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OTTAWA AT COLUMBUS

Nationwide Arena, 7 p.m. TV: CBC, TVA. Radio: TSN 1200- AM, 94,5 Unique FM.

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Five Keys To The Game

1 – Parade to the playoffs: The Blue Jackets enter the game on a six-game winning streak, giving themselves some breathing room in the fight for an Eastern Conference playoff spot, four points ahead of the Florida Panthers going into Friday’s games.

2 – Accepting the schedule: It’s a tough back to back for the Senators, who were expected to fly into Columbus following Friday’s home game against the Dallas Stars.

3 – Defensive awareness: The Blue Jackets have survived a weak offence by employing great defence, having allowed only 194 goals, ninth fewest in the National Hockey League.

4 – Dzingel-Duchene-Hoffman watch: The Senators’ speedy line has been fun to watch, combining for five goals and five assists in two games heading into Friday’s game against Dallas.

5 – Youth will be served: The Blue Jackets are showing that experience isn’t everything. At an average of 25.9 years of age, they are the league’s youngest squad.