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Predators vs.
Blue Jackets
Nashville hosts Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Home matchupNSHVSCBJ
NSHVSCBJ2:00 PM ET
Bridgestone Arena
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WhenSat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM ET
WhereBridgestone Arena
OpponentColumbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue JacketsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Nashville hosts Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena. Puck drop is 2:00 PM ET. Listed on CBJNHL · Scripps Sports. Next up: at St. Louis Blues on December 6.
The question to watch
How do the Predators match up with Blue Jackets at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Columbus Blue Jackets
Nashville hosts Columbus Blue Jackets. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on CBJNHL · Scripps Sports.
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Season so far
| CBJ | NSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.25 | 3.14 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.1 | 28.9 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 73.0 | 88.9 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 10 | 5 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.33 | 2.93 |
Leaders
- NSH · GoalsSteven Stamkos · 8
- NSH · AssistsRoman Josi · 14
- NSH · PointsFilip Forsberg · 17
- CBJ · GoalsKent Johnson · 7
- CBJ · AssistsZach Werenski · 10
- CBJ · PointsKent Johnson · 12
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