The Devils are playing without injured stars Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton, but they’re still capable of putting together dominant stretches of puck possession. They did it sporadically against the Blue Jackets, including a three-goal first period aided by a power play and two fortunate bounces.

With a packed house expected in Ohio Stadium, the event is both a chance to showcase CBJ hockey and take it to the next level

There were many things that Columbus Blue Jackets president/GM Don Waddell could've done before Friday's NHL trade deadline. He did the right thing.