After a 4-0 loss to Vegas, Columbus has now dropped four of its last five games and been shut out in two of its last four games.

The Devils are playing without injured stars Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton, but they’re still capable of putting together dominant stretches of puck possession. They did it sporadically against the Blue Jackets, including a three-goal first period aided by a power play and two fortunate bounces.

And the confines of Nationwide Arena have been friendly to the home team, as the Blue Jackets are 19-4-4 in their last 27 home games. On the season, Columbus’ 4.15 goals per game at home lead the NHL as well.