nhl Game Recap
Columbus Falls 6-4 to Predators - Recap
Nashville earned a 6-4 victory over Columbus behind a 2-goal performance from Tommy Novak on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena.
Bettors who backed the Predators were rewarded as -292 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Nashville got goals from Tommy Novak(2), Roman Josi(2), Filip Forsberg, and Cody Glass in the victory. Novak opened the scoring at 2:49 of the first period.
Juuse Saros turned in a 31-save effort for the Predators.
Trey Fix-Wolansky(2), Alexandre Texier, and James Malatesta scored for the Blue Jackets, finding the net behind Juuse Saros.
Columbus got a 31-stop effort from Jet Greaves in the loss.
On the power play, Nashville went 2-for-3, while the Blue Jackets were 0-for-1 with the man advantage.
Nashville outshot Columbus 37-37 in the game.
Nashville looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Penguins. The Blue Jackets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Carolina.