The NHL slate on Tuesday features a game between the Columbus Blue Jackets (33-30-9) and the Nashville Predators (27-39-8), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 10th in the Eastern Conference and the Predators are 14th in the Western Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Predators: April 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 27th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 18.07% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.26% | 26th |
Predators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.5 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 23rd |
| Shots | 29.2 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 21.46% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.02% | 9th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Predators Top Players
Blue Jackets
- One of Columbus' top offensive players this season is Zachary Werenski, who has put up 72 points in 71 games.
- With 28 goals and 38 assists, Kirill Marchenko is one of the top contributors for Columbus with his 66 points (one per game).
- Columbus' offensive effort is aided by Kent Johnson's 66 points. He's contributed 24 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins (24-19-5) has a 3.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .895 for Columbus.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg's 28 goals and 39 assists in 74 games for Nashville add up to 67 total points on the season.
- Jonathan Marchessault has helped lead the offense for Nashville this season with 19 goals and 31 assists.
- Steven Stamkos has 44 points so far, including 23 goals and 21 assists.
- Juuse Saros is 18-28-6 in 53 games this season, conceding 148 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 1294 saves and an .897 save percentage (39th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Predators Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body)
Predators
Adam Wilsby: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Colton Sissons: Out (Lower Body),
Roman Josi: Out (Upper Body),
Jeremy Lauzon: Out For Season (Lower Body)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2025 | Islanders | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/28/2025 | Canucks | W 7-6 | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Senators | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 4/3/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 4/5/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 4/6/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2025 | Blues | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Golden Knights | L 3-1 | Home |
| 3/31/2025 | Flyers | L 2-1 | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 4/3/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 4/6/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 4/8/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |