Nashville Predators vs Columbus Blue Jackets
On the ice
NSH shoots leftCBJ shoots right 
Shots on goal
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | 10 | 8 | 7 | 25 |
| CBJ | 9 | 10 | 8 | 27 |
In net
Justus Annunen24/27 SV, .889
Elvis Merzlikins2/2 SV, 1.000| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSH | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CBJ | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Who won: Blue Jackets 3-2
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Nationwide Arena. The series is tied 1-1. The Blue Jackets outscored the Predators 2-0 in the 3rd period. Charlie Coyle led the Blue Jackets in goals (1). Ryan O'Reilly led the Predators in goals (1).
Team stats
NSHCBJ 16Blocked Shots16
12Hits14
6Takeaways4
25Shots27
1Power Play Goals0
2Power Play Opportunities4
50.0Power Play Percentage0.0
0Short Handed Goals1
0Shootout Goals0
32Faceoffs Won32
50.0Faceoff Win Percent50.0
15Giveaways12
4Total Penalties2
8Penalty Minutes4
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