Power play surging since replacing assistant coach Paul MacLean

Columbus Blue Jackets

Power play surging since replacing assistant coach Paul MacLean

By Cole Matthews · November 13

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Columbus simplified entries and is leaning on a 1-3-1 setup that frees Jake Bean to quarterback from the left flank. Vincent credited Boll’s “fresh language” for helping players reset mentally.

The penalty kill has also improved, killing 18 of the last 19 disadvantages thanks to aggressive sticks from Cole Sillinger and Sean Kuraly.