Recap #1: Jackets stymied by Saros and penalties

Oct 9, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) makes a glove save from the shot of Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn ImagesLast season, the Columbus Blue Jackets struggled on the road, with a record of just 14-23-4. They start this season with two games on the road, beginning tonight in Bridgestone Arena, where the franchise had won just 9 times in the first 24 seasons.

First Period

The Jackets came out stronger and faster, but the Nashville Predators drew first blood with a Michael Bunting goal. It featured a turnover in the neutral zone and then some…