Predators vs Blues Jackets: The Advanced Stats

The Nashville Predators and Columbus Blue Jackets battled to a draw before a shootout gave victory to the visitors Saturday night, but how did the Preds fare in the puck-possession battle, which dogged them last year?

Predators vs Blue Jackets Reaction: Glad to Be Back, But No Time to Lose

There's little time to work out the bugs for NHL teams as the season gets underway, so at least the Nashville Predators can take comfort in the single point earned last night.

Blue Jackets 3, Predators 2 (SO): Columbus Hangs In For A Win

The Columbus Blue Jackets didn't get the memo that they were supposed to play the patsy for the Nashville Predators, as they battled back twice to tie the game after Nashville took a lead, and eventually took a shootout decision on Opening Night.

Predators vs Blue Jackets Game Thread

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Predators vs Blue Jackets Game 1 Preview: At Last, It's Opening Night

It's been a long time coming, but the puck finally drops on the 2012-2013 NHL season tonight at Bridgestone Arena, as the Nashville Predators welcome in the Columbus Blue Jackets (7:00 p.m. Central, Fox Sports TN).