NASHVILLE (AP) — Ryan O’Reilly scored a power-play goal early in the third period, and the Nashville Predators opened the season Thursday night by beating the Blue Jackets 2-1 and extending their home winning streak over Columbus to 10 games.
The Predators’ streak on home ice against Columbus dates to March 30, 2019. They are 44-6-4 in Music City against the Blue Jackets. Overall, they have 71 wins over Columbus, which ranks second only to Nashville’s 72 wins against Chicago for the most by the franchise against any opponent.
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Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) celebrates his goal Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting (58) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) and Nashville Predators center Fedor Svechkov (40) celebrate the teams win over the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Miles Wood (11) moves the puck against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) moves the puck against Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting (58) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Adam Wilsby (83) handles the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting (58) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets center Isac Lundestrom (21) handles the puck against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) and Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith (36) battle for the puck during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets center Isac Lundestrom (21) and Nashville Predators right wing Joakim Kemell (25) battle for the puck during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) and Columbus Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle (3) battle for the puck during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (4) handles the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) handles the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
A fight breaks out during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) moves the puck against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) talk during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) fails to block a shot from Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) celebrates his goal Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) celebrates his goal Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault (81) and Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) barrel for the puck during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against Nashville Predators center Tyson Jost (17) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
A fight breaks out between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) celebrates the teams win over the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) celebrates his goal Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting (58) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) and Nashville Predators center Fedor Svechkov (40) celebrate the teams win over the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Miles Wood (11) moves the puck against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) moves the puck against Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting (58) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Adam Wilsby (83) handles the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting (58) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets center Isac Lundestrom (21) handles the puck against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) and Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith (36) battle for the puck during the first period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets center Isac Lundestrom (21) and Nashville Predators right wing Joakim Kemell (25) battle for the puck during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) and Columbus Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle (3) battle for the puck during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (4) handles the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) handles the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
A fight breaks out during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) moves the puck against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) talk during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) fails to block a shot from Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) celebrates his goal Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) celebrates his goal Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault (81) and Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) barrel for the puck during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against Nashville Predators center Tyson Jost (17) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
A fight breaks out between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) celebrates the teams win over the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) defends against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) defends against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville also ensured a better start after last season’s five-game skid.
O’Reilly put the Predators ahead by flipping a backhander from the side of the net over Columbus goaltender Jet Greaves off assists from Filip Forsberg and captain Roman Josi.
Michael Bunting also scored for Nashville. Juuse Saros made 37 saves, including a flurry in the final minute with the Columbus net empty.
Dmitri Voronkov had the first goal of Columbus’ 25th NHL season, and Greaves made 29 saves.
Bunting put a slap shot over Greaves’ glove 6:45 into the first period. Voronkov, who had 23 goals last season, tied it with 3:59 left in the period with a tip-in.
Columbus thought it had a 2-1 lead when Mathieu Olivier tapped in a rebound from the edge of the crease with 17.1 seconds left in the second. Nashville immediately challenged for goaltender interference, and the goal was taken off the board after review.
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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg holds his son Felix during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei signs autographs during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Brady Martin on the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Perbix signs autographs during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg holds his son Felix and greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Brady Martin on the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Brady Martin on the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Brady Martin on the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Justin Barron signs autographs during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Spencer Stastney signs autographs during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Ozzy Wiesblatt signs autographs during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Ozzy Wiesblatt signs autographs during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros walks the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros signs autographs during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Blankenburg greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi greets fans during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi greets fans during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault signs autographs during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting with his son Bo during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Erik Haula, left, and Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting talk during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista greets fans during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista greets fans during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Matthew Wood signs autographs for fans during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Matthew Wood greets fans during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Nicolas Hague greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista takes a selfie with a fan during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg holds his son Felix during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei signs autographs during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Brady Martin on the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Perbix signs autographs during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg holds his son Felix and greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Brady Martin on the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Brady Martin on the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Brady Martin on the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Justin Barron signs autographs during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Spencer Stastney signs autographs during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Ozzy Wiesblatt signs autographs during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Ozzy Wiesblatt signs autographs during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros walks the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros signs autographs during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Blankenburg greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi greets fans during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi greets fans during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault signs autographs during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting with his son Bo during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Erik Haula, left, and Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting talk during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista greets fans during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista greets fans during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Matthew Wood signs autographs for fans during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Matthew Wood greets fans during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators defenseman Nicolas Hague greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg greets fans during the Gold Walk at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista takes a selfie with a fan during the Gold Carpet at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Camden Hall/Williamson Herald)
The Predators went 0 for 3 on the power play through two periods, including 21 seconds of a 5-on-3 in the second. O’Reilly ended that drought for a unit that ranked 18th last season just 34 seconds after Columbus forward Zach Aston-Reese went to the box for tripping.
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Blue Jackets: Visit Minnesota on Saturday.
Predators: Host Utah on Saturday night.