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The Columbus Blue Jackets (30-21-8) and the Nashville Predators (27-25-8) hit the ice in Columbus, Ohio on March 3, 2026 at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 10th in the Eastern Conference and the Predators rank 11th in the Western Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Predators: March 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.12 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 22nd |
| Shots | 29.7 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.0 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 20.14% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.58% | 22nd |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.90 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.45 | 29th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 22.60% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.00% | 13th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Predators Top Players
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski is one of Columbus' top contributors this season with 65 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 10.3%.
- Having scored 22 goals and adding 28 assists, Kirill Marchenko is a top contributor for Columbus through 53 games.
- Columbus' offensive effort is aided by Charlie Coyle's 50 points. He's contributed 30 assists.
- Jet Greaves (18-12-7) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for Columbus.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly's 21 goals and 37 assists in 60 games for Nashville add up to 58 total points on the season.
- Filip Forsberg has racked up 49 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 26 goals and 23 assists.
- Steven Stamkos is a key player on offense for Nashville with 30 goals and 16 assists.
- Juuse Saros has an .892 save percentage (44th in the league), with 1,153 total saves, conceding 140 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has put together a 21-18-6 record this season.
Blue Jackets vs. Predators Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),
Zachary Werenski: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Predators
Adam Wilsby: Out (Lower Body)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Bruins | L 4-2 | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Islanders | L 4-3 | Home |
| 3/2/2026 | Rangers | W 5-4 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 3/5/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 3/9/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Blackhawks | W 4-2 | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Stars | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/2/2026 | Red Wings | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |