CONSISTENCY MATTERS: Columbus Blue Jackets Step Up, Cam Talbot and Zach Werenski IMPRESS

The Columbus Blue Jackets grind out a tense 2-1 shootout win over the Dallas Stars before heading straight into a back-to-back clash with the Buffalo Sabres. Can they finally break the back-to-back curse and keep their momentum alive? Defensive improvements shine as Cam Talbot continues his hot streak, while the fourth line steps up with standout efforts from Dmitri Voronkov and Luca Del Bel Belluz, raising questions about whether call-ups Steven Lorentz and Jack Williams will shake up the lineup. We dissect the Blue Jackets’ evolving strategy, recent lineup decisions, and special teams matchups—highlighting key stats, player trends, and the importance of goalies Jet Greaves and Ukka-Pekka Luukkonen in the upcoming game. Predictions, power play concerns, and trade rumors add drama as Kent Johnson’s point streak continues. Will the Blue Jackets’ renewed cohesion translate into a winning streak and turn the season around? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Talkiatry Head to https://Talkiatry.com/LOCKEDONNHL to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . Navy Federal Credit Union If you've served in any branch of the military, are serving now or are part of a military family, you could become a member of Navy Federal, too. To find out more and see if you're eligible, visit https://navyfederal.org . Federally insured by NCUA . Bauer Bring your game to life with the BAUER PULSE 2 stick, available at your local Bauer retailer or online at https://bauer.com . Use promo code LOCKEDON26 to get free standard shipping on your order. One code use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discount codes. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. FanDuel Make this your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Download the app or visit http://FanDuel.com to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select s