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Thursday's NHL slate will see the Nashville Predators (0-0-0) take the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets (0-0-0), starting at 8 p.m. ET at Bridgestone Arena and broadcast 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
- Filip Forsberg was important to Nashville's offense a year ago, putting up 76 points in 82 games.
- Having scored 21 goals and adding 36 assists a year ago, Jonathan Marchessault was a key piece on offense for Nashville over the course 78 games.
- With 53 points in 79 games last season (21 goals and 32 assists), Ryan O'Reilly was a key cog in the Nashville's offensive efforts.
- As Nashville's top goalkeeper last season, Juuse Saros tallied 20 wins and 31 losses while giving up 167 goals against 1,424 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski scored 23 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 59 assists (0.7 per game) last season, fueling the Columbus offense with 82 total points (1.0 per game). He averaged 3.6 shots per game, shooting 7.7%.
- Kirill Marchenko was a leading scorer for Columbus with 74 total points last season. He scored 31 goals and added 43 assists in 79 games.
- Sean Monahan was a top player on offense for Columbus with 19 goals and 38 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins was 26-21-5 in 53 games last season, conceding 168 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .892 save percentage (47th in the league).
Predators vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Predators
Luke Evangelista: Day-To-Day (Not Injury Related),
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Nicolas Hague: Out (Upper Body),
Matthew Wood: Out (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Luca Marrelli: Out (Shoulder),
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 |