For the first time this season, the Washington Capitals have taken the lead (or at least tie for it with the Blue Jackets) in the Metropolitan Division race, but sixth place lurks...

In today's edition of "The Fuse," we're talking about John Tortorella, abbreviated press conferences, and whether the narrative that follows him is warranted.

The Blue Jackets will be without a key piece after it was announced Brandon Dubinsky will be out six to eight weeks with an orbital bone fracture.

Late in the game, Blue Jackets forward Brandon Dubinsky fought Zach Kassian. Dubinsky caught a fist and immediately was injured from the fight

In easily their worst loss of the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets trailed 5-0 after two periods and lost 7-2. John Tortorella was not pleased.

For one of the few times this year, Columbus was blown out, as a disaster of a second period for the home team allowed Edmonton to earn a dominating victory.

Now holding the top spot in the Metropolitan Division, the Columbus Blue Jackets face four different opponents in the next week.