The Columbus Blue Jackets face the Minnesota Wild with both teams heading in opposite directions this season. The Blue Jackets have a 19-35-5 record and are in last place in the Eastern Conference while the Wild have a 32-21-6 record and are near the top of the Central Division. Both teams are looking to improve in their divisions and the upcoming game looks to be a good one as a result.
The Blue Jackets are having a season to forget with their offense struggling and scoring only 2.50 goals per game. Johnny Gaudreau, Boone Jenner, and Patrik Laine have scored 48 goals and 71 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only six active skaters have six goals or more and opponents can eliminate the hapless offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has let the Blue Jackets down this year, allowing 3.67 goals per game. Erik Gudbranson and Andrew Peeke have combined for 3.9 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. Additionally, goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has struggled with a .873 save percentage and a 4.21 goals-against average on 716 shots with -23.3 goals saved above average.
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