
The Nashville Predators (0-0-0) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (0-0-0) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on October 9, 2025, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Predators vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Predators' 2024-25 Stats
Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
---|---|---|
Goals Scored | 2.59 | 31st |
Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 27th |
Shots | 29.3 | 8th |
Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 15th |
Power Play % | 21.83% | 18th |
Penalty Kill % | 81.48% | 7th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
---|---|---|
Goals Scored | 3.26 | 7th |
Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 25th |
Shots | 29.0 | 10th |
Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 28th |
Power Play % | 18.92% | 23rd |
Penalty Kill % | 76.96% | 22nd |
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Predators vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Predators
- With 31 goals and 45 assists last season, Filip Forsberg was one of Nashville's top contributors (76 points).
- Jonathan Marchessault was another of Nashville's major contributors last season, posting 57 total points (21 goals and 36 assists).
- Ryan O'Reilly contributed 53 points for Nashville in 79 games a season ago, scoring on 13.9% of his shots and recording 21 goals and 32 assists.
- Last season for Nashville, Juuse Saros (20-31-6) recorded a 3.0 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .896.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 82 points last season made him a vital offensive option for Columbus. He had 23 goals and 59 assists in 81 games.
- Kirill Marchenko racked up 74 total points (0.9 per game) last season. He had 31 goals and 43 assists.
- Sean Monahan scored 19 goals last season, and 38 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins had an .892 save percentage (47th in the league) last season, conceding 168 goals (3.2 goals against average). He compiled a 26-21-5 record.
Predators vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Predators
Nicolas Hague: Out (Upper Body),
Matthew Wood: Out (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Luca Marrelli: Out (Shoulder),
Denton Mateychuk: Day-To-Day (Groin),
Jordan Dumais: Out (Hip)
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Predators' Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
---|---|---|---|
10/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
10/11/2025 | Mammoth | - | Home |
10/13/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
10/14/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
---|---|---|---|
10/9/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
10/11/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
10/13/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
10/16/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |