The Blue Jackets knew they would have to weather a storm at the start of tonight’s game.
What came at them was something more resembling a hurricane.
Nashville was roaring out of the gates and set a new franchise record for shots in a period with 27 (!) in the opening 20 minutes, and they added on in the second period to take a commanding lead after two.
The Predators, one of the league’s hottest teams of late (12-3-5 in their last 20 entering tonight) continued on their roll with a 5-1 victory over the Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena, a game that began with a major storyline surrounding a blockbuster deal that took place in January.