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Columbus brings 5-game win streak into matchup against New Jersey
Columbus aims to extend a five-game win streak against New Jersey, which has a -27 scoring differential in the Metropolitan Division, officials said.
- Tuesday in Newark, the teams meet for the fourth time this season at 7 p.m. EST, with the Blue Jackets aiming for a sixth win as they ride a recent hot streak.
- As background, New Jersey has a-27 scoring differential after conceding 169 goals and holding a 28-25-2 record; Columbus is 27-20-7 overall, with a 5-7-3 divisional record.
- New Jersey counters with top scorer Nico Hischier, who has 18 goals and 22 assists, as Columbus leans on Zachary Werenski and Cody Glass .
- The Devils won the last matchup 3-2, and Tuesday's result will influence Metropolitan standings given Columbus's 27-20-7 and New Jersey's 28-25-2 records.
- Given Columbus's power-play record and recent scoring streaks, special teams could decide the game because the Blue Jackets are 10-3-3 when scoring a power-play goal, with players like Charlie Coyle and Cody Glass contributing.
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