Blue Jackets play Predators at Bridgestone Arena on December 5, 2026.
The full preview is written about three days before puck drop, from both teams' form, the season series and who is hot. Until then, the numbers below tell most of the story — or ask Puckey anything about the matchup.
Hot scorer and setting up count each team's last five games.
Records, streaks, splits and player numbers, answered in seconds from real game results.
Blue Jackets visit Predators on December 5, 2026. Puck drop is 1:00 PM CST.
At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, the Predators home rink.
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