How to Watch Nashville Predators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time – 3-9-2024

The Nashville Predators (36-25-3) carry a five-game road win streak into a matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-31-10) on Saturday, March 9 at 12:30 PM ET on ESPN+, BSOH, and BSSO.

Predators vs. Blue Jackets Game TV Channel & Live Stream

• Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
• Time: 12:30 PM ET
• TV: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Predators and Blue Jackets Stats, Key Players, and Injuries

Predators Insights

• The Predators’ 204 total goals (3.2 per game) make them the 12th-ranked scoring team in the league.
• The Predators have conceded 196 total goals (3.1 per game), ranking 17th in NHL action in goals against.
• They have the league’s 14th-ranked goal differential at +8.
• The 44 power-play goals the Predators have put up this season rank 14th in the NHL (on 218 power-play chances).
• The Predators have the league’s 18th-ranked power-play conversion rate (20.18%).
• The six shorthanded goals the Predators have scored this season rank 12th among NHL squads.
• The Predators kill 76.77% of opponent power plays, the 24th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
• The Predators win 49.7% of their faceoffs to rank 17th in the NHL.
• The Predators shoot 10.3% as a team (11th in the league).
• The Predators have earned two shutouts this season. Their skaters average 22.9 hits and 15.5 blocked shots per game.

Predators Key Players

• Filip Forsberg has been critical to Nashville’s offense this season, recording 67 points in 64 games.
• With 15 goals and 47 assists, Roman Josi is one of the top contributors for Nashville with his 62 points (one per game).
• Nashville’s scoring effort is aided by Gustav Nyquist’s 62 points. He’s contributed 39 assists.
• Juuse Saros (27-21-3) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .907 for Nashville.

Predators Injuries

Jason Zucker: Trade-Related (Questionable)

Blue Jackets Insights

• The Blue Jackets’ 189 goals on the season (three per game) rank them 21st in the league.
• The Blue Jackets allow 3.6 goals per game (229 in total), 31st in the league.
• They have the 28th-ranked goal differential in the league at -40.
• With 25 power-play goals (on 174 chances), the Blue Jackets are 32nd in the NHL.
• The Blue Jackets have the league’s 31st-ranked power-play percentage (14.37).
• The Blue Jackets have four shorthanded goals (19th in league).
• The 76.24% penalty-kill percentage of the Blue Jackets is 26th in the league.
• At 46.9%, the Blue Jackets have the NHL’s 28th-ranked faceoff win rate.
• With a shooting percentage of 9.9%, the Blue Jackets are 20th in the league.
• The Blue Jackets have shut out their opponent once. They are averaging 15.3 hits and 17.5 blocked shots per game.

Blue Jackets Key Players

• Johnny Gaudreau has scored 10 goals (0.2 per game) and dished out 35 assists (0.6 per game), fueling the Columbus offense with 45 total points (0.7 per game).
• Zachary Werenski is a top offensive contributor for Columbus with 38 total points this season. He has scored four goals and added 34 assists in 51 games.
• Kirill Marchenko is a crucial contributor on offense for Columbus with 17 goals and 15 assists.
• Elvis Merzlikins is 12-13-7 in 35 games this season, conceding 104 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 976 saves and a .904 save percentage (35th in the league).

Blue Jackets Injuries

Adam Fantilli: Leg (Out), Patrik Laine: Collarbone (Out), Kent Johnson: Shoulder (Out For Season)