The Blue Jackets and Ohio State athletics historically haven't had much visible overlap. That divide, real or not, could be changing.

It was a night Columbus won’t soon forget. The first ever outdoor NHL game at Ohio Stadium. The tributes to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. The 94,751 fans that helped rewrite the record books. Oh and the game was an instant classic too.

As the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings arrived at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, one name was on everyone's minds: Johnny Gaudreau. Both teams took the time to honor the late Blue Jackets forward ahead of the Stadium Series matchup.