Hockey is finally back and the Columbus Blue Jackets opening week was mired with injury news. On the ice, the team went 1-1 in their two matchups.
RESULTS:
CBJ @ DET: 3-2 (OT) W
CAR @ CBJ: 3-1 L
STATS:
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Artemi Panarin is back to his scoring ways. Starting the 2018 season like he ended it, Panarin is putting up points just like the Jackets need. Against Detroit, if Panarin isn’t on the ice, simply put they don’t win that game. His flashy skill and his ability to make his line mates better is important going forward, especially as the injuries are going to mount up.