NHL Quarter Mark Shockers: Which Teams Are Surpassing Expectations—and Which Are Crashing Hard?
Columbus Blue Jackets: C
The Blue Jackets were one of the best stories in the NHL last season, and their late push and near-miss at a playoff spot (2 points) had many thinking (hoping?) they’d be ready to launch from the start of this season. It hasn’t gone that way. The Jackets aren’t out of it by any stretch, but a string of blown late leads has cost them valuable points, and it’s been demoralizing, too. Forwards Kent Johnson and Sean Monahan have failed to match last season’s production, leaving Columbus with one consistent scoring line. That’s one way to live — but a hard way to thrive — in today’s NHL. — Aaron Portzline
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