Columbus Blue Jackets Fans See a New Side of Their Team. As the Columbus Blue Jackets prepare for a new season, fans are finally getting a glimpse of the team's true potential. Last year's numbers had them tied for 18th in the league with a 3.00 goals per game average, but a closer look at their 5-on-5 scoring reveals a more promising picture. The Blue Jackets managed to score 174 goals at even strength, a statistic that suggests their offense may have been unfairly maligned by a lackluster power play and penalty kill. With a revamped roster and a renewed focus on building from the middle of the ice, Columbus is looking to prove that last season's numbers were just a minor bump in the road.

On offense last season, it made Columbus appear worse than it was. Its average of 3.00 goals per game was tied for 18th with the Florida Panthers. But at 5-on-5, the Blue Jackets scored 174 goals, ...