Columbus vs Arizona: prediction for the NHL fixture

The Columbus Blue Jackets played 8 preseason games and look absolutely ready to take on the new NHL season. Despite winning only 4 of their preseason matches, the Blue Jackets showed good performance and often were close to winning. For instance, Columbus lost to Pittsburgh and Buffalo outside regulation (3:4 OT and 4:5 B). In the return game against the Sabres, the Blue Jackets defeated their opponent with a score of 5:3. Forward Voracek scored a goal and gave an assist. 

The Arizona Coyotes demonstrated fantastic form in the preseason. They won all of their games except one. Arizona lost to Dallas; goaltender Korenar had a terrible game and conceded six goals. In all of their other fixtures, the Coyotes won in regulation. In particular, it is worth mentioning the games against Vegas (3:1) and Los Angeles (4:1 and 2:1).