Things could not be going any better for Zach Werenski as he prepares for his first appearance in the Olympics. The Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman, who'll play for Team USA in the Milan Cortina Games,

Zach Werenski is enjoying life as a star defenseman for the Blue Jackets, a newlywed, an expectant father and soon-to-be Olympian.

The Columbus Blue Jackets (28-20-7, 63 points) bring a six-game winning streak home on Wednesday night to host the Chicago Blackhawks (22-25-9, 53 points), who also come off a victory, as the teams play their final game before the Olympic break.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Much like with their play on the ice, the Columbus Blue Jackets stumbled out of the starting gate in 2000 when it came to marketing the franchise — not just to locals, who were new to the NHL, but the rest of the hockey world, which was unfamiliar with Columbus.

After another poor third period, this time against the Blue Jackets, Devils coach Sheldon Keefe ripped his team.

The penultimate NHL slate before the Olympic break has 10 games on the docket on Wednesday night. The Flyers took care of business and we got the over in Edmont