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    Nashville Predators @ Columbus Blue Jackets

    NSH
    Nashville PredatorsPredatorsNSH
    27-26-8, 11-13-5 Away
    2
    27-26-8, 11-13-5 Away
    Final
    123T
    Predators
    NSH
    		1102
    Blue Jackets
    CBJ
    		1023
    CBJ
    Columbus Blue JacketsBlue JacketsCBJ
    31-21-8, 16-8-5 Home
    3
    31-21-8, 16-8-5 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 1-1

    • Blue Jackets
      1
    • Predators
      2
    Game 1
    10/9
    • Predators
      2
    • Blue Jackets
      3
    Game 2
    3/3

    Game Information

    Nationwide Arena
    Nationwide Arena
    7:00 PM, March 3, 2026Coverage: ESPN+
    Columbus, OH
    Attendance: 16,526
    • Referees:
    • Eric Furlatt
    • Brandon Blandina
    • Linesmen:
    • Jonny Murray
    • Jesse Marquis

    2025-26 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Colorado551611121
    Dallas502012112
    Minnesota462412104
    Utah4333692
    St. Louis37331286
    Nashville38341086
    Winnipeg35351282
    Chicago29391472
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
    Full Standings

    NHL News

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    Predators poach Avalanche's Chris MacFarland for Prez/GM role

    The Predators have hired Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland as their president of hockey operations/general manager.
    Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski captures Norris Trophy

    Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski captures Norris Trophy

    Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets has won the Norris Trophy, given annually to the NHL's top all-around defenseman.
    Hurricanes give Jackson Blake's Stanley Cup playoff beard an 'A for effort'

    Hurricanes give Jackson Blake's Stanley Cup playoff beard an 'A for effort'

    The 22-year-old's playoff beard is drawing attention for what it lacks in thickness and makes up for with character.
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