Neil and Vic begin extend their league-wide coverage with the first installment of "Short Shifts."

Neil provides an overview of the teams performing on the higher end of the scale then addresses those off to subpar starts in the first ten-plus days of the regular season.

Key points from games of Oct. 15:

• The Columbus Blue Jackets have a poignant tribute to Johnny Gaudreau prior to their game with the Florida Panthers.
• Filip Gustavsson becomes the joins a small group of goaltenders who have scored a goal doing so against the St. Louis Blues.
• Alex Ovechkin is moved to right wing for the Washington Capitals win against Vegas while former Golden Knights goalie Logan Thompson shines in net for the Caps.
• Does Pyotr Kochetkov's performance against New Jersey suggest he could be the Hurricanes answer in goal come playoff time?
• The Edmonton Oilers avoid an 0-4 start with a late goal in regulation by Evan Bouchard followed by the OT winner by Leon Draisaitl.
• Games on the radar for Oct. 16-17.

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