The Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators play for the second and final time this season. The two teams previously played in October, with the Predators winning in OT at Bridgestone Arena.
Another day, another important game. But if I had told you that the CBJ would be playing meaningful games on April 1st, you would've called me a liar.
The Blue Jackets are still one of the best home teams in all the league, while the Predators are the third-worst team on the road with a 9-23-5 record. Columbus can't beat Nashville at Bridgestone, but they can beat them at Nationwide and have over a .500 record at NWA.
The Columbus Blue Jackets must take advantage of Nashville, who is playing the second game of a back-to-back. They played in Philadelphia last night.
Every point matters.
Predators Stats
- Power Play – 21.7% - 16th in NHL
- Penalty Kill – 80.9% - 9th in NHL
- Goals For - 184 – 32nd – 2.52 GPG – 32nd
- Goals Against – 235 – 23rd – 3.22 GPG – 23rd
Series History vs. The Predators
- Columbus is 22-21-6 at home and 31-57-14 in 102 all-time meetings vs. Nashville.
- The Jackets are 5-2-1 in the last 8 games at NWA.
- The home team is 15-3-1 in the last 19 games of the series.
Who To Watch For The Predators
- Filip Forsberg leads the team with 28 goals and 67 points.
- Steven Stamko has 45 points in 73 games. He has recorded 40 points in 34 games against the Blue Jackets.
- Juuse Saros is 18-28-6 with am .897 SV%.
CBJ Player Notes vs. Predators
- Boone Jenner has 12 points in 23 career games against Nashville.
- Zach Werenski has 8 points in 16 games.
- Sean Monahan has 20 points in 26 games against the Preds.
Injuries
- Kevin Labanc (shoulder) is on Injured Reserve as of Feb. 21 and is out for the season (15 Games)
TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 304
How to Watch & Listen: Tonight's game will be on FanDuel Sports Network. Steve Mears 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.
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