These aren't the Columbus Blue Jackets many expected, but they clearly have no problem scoring early on this season.
The Blue Jackets' offense kicked into high gear again Saturday night, moving up to second in the NHL in goals per game (3.46) with an 8-4 victory over the St. Louis Blues.
This win comes eight days after their 10-0 destruction of the Montreal Canadiens, and a week after the Blues defeated the Blue Jackets 2-1 in overtime in St. Louis.
Zach Werenski's goal early in the third period was Columbus' only power-play marker of the game, but the Blue Jackets lead the league with a 33.3 percent conversion rate on the man advantage.
The offensive production has been impressive, but there are two signs regression might be on the horizon.
Columbus is averaging an NHL-worst 26.9 shots per game, and it's allowing the third-most in the league at 33.4 per contest.
The Blue Jackets' mettle will be tested again this coming week, when they host the Washington Capitals on Tuesday and the New York Rangers on Friday.
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