The Columbus Blue Jackets are struggling with a recurring issue in their early-season losses, as a weak second period has proven costly in multiple games. The team’s performance in that middle frame has become a defining factor in their recent setbacks, highlighting a need for improved consistency. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if the Blue Jackets can turn things around before the trend continues.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a common theme running through many of their losses to open the season so far, a rough second period. That second period bit them…