Columbus Blue Jackets (54 pts) vs. Nashville Predators (75 pts) Game Preview
Another day, another smoking hot team that the Columbus Blue Jackets have to play. This time it's the Nashville Predators.
Nashville comes into Columbus having not lost in regulation since February 15th. They're 9-0-1 in their last 10 games, with their lone defeat coming on Tuesday in OT to the Montreal Canadiens. Of course Juuse Saros, Roman Josi, and Filip Forsberg lead the way, but don't count out former Blue Jacket Gus Nyquist. Nyquist is currently 3rd on the team in scoring with 17 goals and 56 points.
Nashville is currently 4th in the Central Division, 7th in the West, and 12th in the NHL.
Series History vs. The Predators
- Columbus is 22-20-6 all-time vs. Nashville all-time at Nationwide Arena.
- The Jackets are 5-1-1 in the last 7 at home.
- The CBJ are 3-2-1 in the last 6 vs. The Preds.
- The Blue Jackets have killed off the last 8 Nashville power plays.
Who To Watch For The Predators
- Filip Forsberg has 67 points in 64 games this season. He also has 21 points in 24 games vs. the CBJ.
- Roman Josi has 62 points in 64 games. Josi has collected 18 points in 32 games against the Jackets.
- Juuse Saros is 27-21-3 this season and has a save % of .907
CBJ Player Notes vs. The Predators
- Johnny Gaudreau has 28 points in 23 games.
- Boone Jenner has 12 points in 22 games.
- Yegor Chinakhov has 2 points in 3 games.
Injuries
- Patrik Laine (clavicle fracture-Dec. 14; NHL Player Assistance Program-Jan. 28); 17 games (for injury)
- Adam Fantilli (calf laceration on Jan. 28); expected to miss 8 weeks (14 games)
- Kent Johnson (shoulder injury on Feb. 28); out indefinitely (5 games)
TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 201
How to Watch & Listen: Tonight's game will be on Bally Sports Ohio. As always, the legendary Jeff Rimer will be on the play-by-play. The radio broadcast will be on 97.1 The Fan with Bob McElligott behind the mic doing the play-by-play.
More From THN Columbus
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