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    Jason Newland
    Oct 21, 2024, 16:31

    The Columbus Blue Jackets have played better than most thought they would through 5 games.

    Sure it's only been five games, but there are positives from those games. 

    The Blue Jackets are 2-3 with four points and currently sit 7th in the Metro, 14th in the East, and 26th in the NHL.

    Let's look at some stats for the CBJ and where they rank league-wide in others. 

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    League-Wide

    Goals Scored - 18 - 15th

    Goals Allowed - 18 - 17th fewest

    Power Play % - 21.4% - 14th

    Penalty Kill % - 73.3% - 26th

    Shots per Game - 28.6 - 18th

    Shooting % on SOG - 12.75% - 4th

    Shots Allowed - 27.4 - 7th fewest

    Faceoff % - 50.0% - 15th

    Expected Goals Per 60 Minutes (per MoneyPuck.com) - 1.74 - 32nd

    Expected Goals Against Per 60 Minutes (per MoneyPuck.com) - 2.24 - 10th

    Takeaways From Opponent - 27 - 10th fewest

    Giveaways To Opponent - 68 - 13th fewest

    Defensive Zone Giveaways To Opponent - 27 - 4th fewest

    Hits Given - 74 - 5th fewest

    Hits Taken - 86 - 5th fewest

    What's Next - Columbus is back home on Tuesday and will host the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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