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Jackets Head to Edmonton

Facing the best teams in the league doesn't seem to be a problem for the Columbus Blue Jackets. It's the struggling ones that still give them trouble.

After beating division leaders in each of their last two games, the Blue Jackets hope to avoid a letdown when they start a three-game road trip on Monday night against the Edmonton Oilers.

Measure of Revenge

The last time they faced the Philadelphia Flyers, one of the Boston Bruins' best players ended up in the hospital and hasn't returned to the ice since.

The Bruins look to post a rare road victory and gain a small measure of revenge Monday night when they continue a six-game road trip against the first-place Flyers.

Ducks' Getzlaf on a Roll

Third-year center Ryan Getzlaf continues to develop nicely for the Anaheim Ducks. His progress has certainly been evident in a couple of outstanding games against the Los Angeles Kings  in November.

Getzlaf, boasting a seven-game points streak, leads the Ducks as they continue their season series with the Kings on Sunday night.

Shooting Stars

A front-office shakeup has resulted in the Dallas Stars playing their best hockey of the season at home. The challenge is continuing that success as they embark on their longest road trip this season.

Dallas (11-7-4) goes for its fifth win in a row on Sunday when it meets the New York Rangers (13-8-2) at Madison Square Garden.

Leafs Head to Phoenix

It's taken just three games for Ilya Bryzgalov to do what neither Mikael Tellqvist, Alex Auld nor David Aebischer could - entrench himself firmly as the Phoenix Coyotes' starting goaltender.

Coming off his third straight win with his new club, Bryzgalov looks to keep his success with the Coyotes going as they welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night to Jobing.com Arena.