Blue Jackets to kick off season

Grab a chance to see the Columbus Blue Jackets in action during preseason games at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29. The Blue Jackets will play the Buffalo Sabres on Sept. 28 and the St. Louis Blues on Sept. 29 at Nationwide Arena, 200 Nationwide Blvd. Half the Blue Jackets players are new this year, and the average age of the players is around 25, which should make for some fun and fast-paced games. Single-game tickets cost $36 to $255. (www.nhl.com/bluejackets)