NHL Thursday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks @ 7:05 ET - Ducks games continue to fly over the total and this is also a game where, on home ice, the Blue Jackets can get their offense flowing again. Yes, Columbus has not scored a lot lately but that had a lot to do with the tougher teams they were facing. Now the Blue Jackets take on a Ducks team that has allowed 5 goals per game last 6 games! As for Anaheim's offensive production, it has sagged lately but this is also a "get right" game for them against Columbus. The Blue Jackets got a strong start from Tarasov in their most recent game but he allowed 4 or more goals in 3 of his last 4 appearances before that. Also, Korpisalo has been out for personal reasons and he has allowed an average of 4 goals last 3 starts. As for Merzlikins, he has a 4.44 GAA on the season! So, as you can see, it is likely that we should see plenty of goals here as this is a non-conference battle featuring two teams that both struggle defensively in terms of allowing too many shots and too many high-quality scoring chances PLUS they each have had plenty of shoddy goaltending for most of the season! In fact, for goals allowed this season, the Blue Jackets have allowed more than any other team in the East and the Ducks have allowed more than any other team in the West! 10* OVER 6.5 in Columbus