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NHL play on Saturday features the Nashville Predators (2-5) hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-3) at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Predators are 15th in the Western Conference and the Blue Jackets rank 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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Predators vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 26 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Predators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.43 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.57 | 24th |
| Shots | 36.0 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 18.52% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 91.67% | 2nd |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.00 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.33 | 16th |
| Shots | 30.2 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 15th |
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Predators vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Predators
- A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has put up seven points.
- Ryan O'Reilly is another of Nashville's major contributors currently with six total points (two goals and four assists) to his name.
- Nashville's offensive effort is aided by Luke Evangelista's six points. He's contributed four assists.
- In six games played this season, Juuse Saros (2-4-0) has allowed 16 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko has recorded three goals and five assists in six games for Columbus, good for eight points.
- Sean Monahan has posted seven total points (1.2 per game) this season. He has three goals and four assists.
- Yegor Chinakhov has earned three goals on the season, adding four assists.
- Daniil Tarasov has a 3-1-0 record this season, with an .889 save percentage (39th in the league). He has 104 saves, and has allowed 13 goals (3.3 goals against average).
Predators vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Predators
Spencer Stastney: Out (Personal),
Austin Roest: Out (Undisclosed)
Blue Jackets
Kent Johnson: Out (Upper Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Dmitri Voronkov: Out (Upper Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Gavin Brindley: Out (Finger)
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2024 | Red Wings | L 5-2 | Home |
| 10/22/2024 | Bruins | W 4-0 | Home |
| 10/25/2024 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/26/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 10/28/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 10/31/2024 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Avalanche | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2024 | Sabres | W 6-4 | Home |
| 10/19/2024 | Wild | L 3-1 | Home |
| 10/22/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 6-2 | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Predators | - | Away |
| 10/28/2024 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 10/30/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 11/1/2024 | Jets | - | Home |