Columbus Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno will return to the lineup after missing the past two games with the flu. Foligno has 10 goals and 22 points in 24 games this season. "It was not enjoyable at all, so it's good to be back and get over it," Foligno said. "When you step away, you get to see the game from a different angle and realize how well we are playing, and the areas we can improve in and try to bring that into the game tonight." The Blue Jackets are on a six-game winning streak and have points in 13 of their past 14 games (11-1-2). Their record is nine straight wins from March 18 to April 4, 2015. "We're only a quarter of the way into this [season] and we haven't really done anything, I keep saying that because it's true," Foligno said. "You measure success by how you do in the playoff and we're a long way away from that. It has to be a work mentality, a humble mentality, but an honest mentality too. We know we're doing something special here, but it has to continue." Forward Sam Gagner leads the Blue Jackets with 11 goals, and has three goals and three assists in his past three games. "I've gotten a great opportunity to play important minutes, I'm out there at important times of the game," Gagner said. "I really relish that opportunity. I want to be counted on in those opportunities and I've enjoyed that."
