Does anyone doubt Columbus now? After sweeping Tampa Bay in a four-game shocker, the Blue Jackets gained a split at Boston, both going to overtime. This team is talented and balanced at #12 in goals scored, #11 in goals allowed, and second in penalty killing. They match up well with a Boston team that was sloppy at home in Game 2, including a pair of foolish penalties in the extra frames - one that cost them the game. Columbus is 15-5 after playing two straight road games, plus 38-23 against teams that score 2.85+ goals per game. With the home team 7-3 in the last 10 meetings, back home ice. Play Columbus.
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