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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets (7-8-0) visit the Nashville Predators (8-4-5) on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN. TV: Scripps Sports, CBJNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Nashville Predators vs Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHLSaturday, December 5, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets7-8-0

2:00 PM ETDec 5, 2026

Nashville Predators8-4-5

DateDec 5, 2026

Time2:00 PM ET

VenueBridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN

TVScripps Sports, CBJNHL

Team comparison

Columbus Blue JacketsNashville Predators

Goals per game

2.7

3.1

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.0

7-8-0Record8-4-5

7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding4th in Central Division

1-5Road record / home record6-5

LWWLLLast 5WWWWL

L1StreakW4

Team stats

Columbus Blue JacketsNashville Predators

Goals Against Average

3.13

2.82

Shots Against per Game

28.1

28.9

Penalty Kill Percentage

75.6

88.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.53

3.00

Shots per Game

25.8

26.0

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

17.5

29.8

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

126

118

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

Nashville Predators

Jonathan Marchessault RW · Lower Body

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Columbus Blue JacketsLWWLL

Nov 6, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresL 2-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 1-3

Oct 29, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 2-3

Nashville PredatorsWWWWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesW 4-1

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 3-4

Season series

Series starts 12/5

Feb 20, 2027NSH 0, CBJ 0

Dec 5, 2026CBJ 0, NSH 0

Team pages

Columbus Blue Jackets
Schedule, roster and stats

Nashville Predators
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators?

The game is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN.

How can I watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators?

TV: Scripps Sports, CBJNHL.

What are the records of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators?

Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-8-0. Nashville Predators: 8-4-5.

Where is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators played?

Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN.

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