US EditionRyan O’Reilly’s Power-Play Goal Lifts the Predators to a 2-1 Win over the Blue Jackets
Ryan O'Reilly's power-play goal early in the third period helped Nashville extend their home winning streak against Columbus to 10 games, after overcoming a slow start last season.
- On Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, Ryan O'Reilly scored a power-play goal early in the third, leading the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets and extending their home streak to 10 games.
- Seeking to avoid last season's five-game opening skid, Nashville Predators relied on Michael Bunting and thirty-somethings for early points.
- Juuse Saros made 37 saves, including a flurry in the final minute, while Columbus goaltender Jet Greaves finished with 29 saves as Columbus committed five penalties leading to four power-play chances.
- Nashville successfully challenged a late Columbus goal, leading the NHL to overturn Mathieu Olivier's score for goalie interference, and Olivier said `They make the decision` while coach Dean Evason added `I don't know what to say, because you just don't know.`
- Nashville's long-term dominance shows in a 44-6-4 home record against Columbus, despite Columbus controlling play and outshooting Nashville 38-31 in most of the first two periods.
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Juuse Saros, Predators hold down Blue Jackets to take opener
Nashville goalie Juuse Saros stopped 37 shots and Ryan O'Reilly scored a power-play goal in the third period to lift the host Predators to a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the season opener for both teams on…
Blue Jackets’ struggles in Nashville continue with 2-1 loss to Juuse Saros, Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (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.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan O'Reilly scored a power-play goal early in the third period, and the Nashville Predators opened the season Thursday night by…
Ryan O'Reilly's power-play goal lifts the Predators to a 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets
Ryan O'Reilly scored a power-play goal early in the third period, and the Nashville Predators opened the season by beating the Blue Jackets 2-1 and extending their home winning streak over Columbus to 10 games.
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