The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming to Winnipeg tonight on the back of two consecutive 3-1 road wins (at Boston and Minnesota). The home team will be looking to record a fifth consecutive win before entering the All Star break, but needed a shootout to overcome the lowly Arizona Coyotes its last time out. Winnipeg has been better on the road than at home ice this season, and I think they'll be in for a tough, close game home at MTS Centre tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Columbus Power Play - They have the league's third best power play unit at their disposal, taking advantage on exactly a quarter of their opportunities on the man advantage so far. The power play has been particularly efficient of late, with Columbus notching a goal on the power play in 10 of their last 12 games.

2. Road Warriors - The Blue Jackets have won four straight meetings in Winnipeg and eight of their last 10 on the road overall. They're 11-9-1 away from home for the season, and the Jets have lost 14 of their last 17 at home against a team with a winning road record.

3. X-Factor - Ryan Johansen had a 13 game point streak snapped Monday. He'll be looking to start another one tonight, and I like his chances as he has tallied three goals and two assists over four meetings with the Jets.

Selection: This is a play on the Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 (5*)