The Detroit Red Wings are 1-1 after splitting a couple of decisions with Carolina. They were however outshot in both contests by a wide margin,

Columbus is 0-2 with a pair of losses to Nashville, but the team has averaged 37 shots on goal. "I'm looking at some of the encouraging stuff we did (Saturday)," Columbus head coach John Tortorella said. "We developed 25 scoring chances. Do we need to clean up some stuff? Sure, but I'm encouraged by a lot of different things with our hockey club."

Blue Jackets are 21-6 in the last 27 meetings.

8* play on Columbus.