Blue Jackets Prep For First Home Playoff Game

After waiting nine years, the city of Columbus will finally host its first NHL playoff game tonight, as the Blue Jackets play the Red Wings at Nationwide Arena. While ticket sales in recent years have fallen for the Blue Jackets, their success this season re-energizes Columbus fans, who snatch up all available playoff tickets within 25 minutes. Sponsors also are getting in on the action, partnering for various playoff-themed promotions. The buzz for the NHL Playoffs extends well beyond Columbus, as NBC sees Sunday's Penguins-Flyers game become the net's second-highest rated game this season. Meanwhile, some NHL officials and players voice support for a more stringent drug-testing policy.

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