Apr 13, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators heart Ryan O’Reilly (90) skates towards the Columbus Blue Jackets in the course of the third interval at Bridgestone Enviornment. Obligatory Credit score: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports activities
The Nashville Predators return residence to face the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at Bridgestone.
The Columbus Blue Jackets
It’s been an up-and-down season on the ice to date for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who as soon as once more noticed an offseason tragedy this yr. Ahead Johnny Gaudreau died in a automobile crash over the summer time, and whereas the staff is honoring his reminiscence in a number of methods this season, it nonetheless should be an unimaginable problem for the gamers — particularly those that had been on the staff in 2021.
Nevertheless, regardless of that, they’re doing their greatest to maintain on as regular.
They’re getting important on-ice contributions from their younger core — Kirill Marchenko leads the staff with eight factors, and 4 of their high 5 scorers are 27 or youthful — and scoring targets by committee, with 4 separate gamers tied for the staff lead (three).
Their goaltending has been wobbly, and their particular groups a bit under common. Regardless of that, they’ve gotten good puck luck within the offensive zone, and have put up a fair 3-3-0 file.
The Nashville Predators
The Preds confirmed resilience of their outing final night time towards Chicago, rebounding from an 0-2 deficit to win 3-2, and can look to proceed to spherical out their sport tonight.
Easy methods to Watch
The sport airs at 7 PM Central on FanDuel Sports activities Community South and 102.5 The Recreation. It’s Pride Music Heritage Night, so there may also be a player-signed jersey public sale and an assortment of festive occasions for these attending at Bridgestone.
