Game Preview/Live Thread: Nashville Predators v Columbus Blue Jackets 10/26/24

Apr 13, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly (90) skates against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY SportsThe Nashville Predators return home to face the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at Bridgestone.

The Columbus Blue Jackets

It’s been an up-and-down season on the ice so far for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who once again saw an offseason tragedy this year. Forward Johnny Gaudreau died in a car crash over the summer, and while the team is honoring his memory in multiple ways this season, it still must be an incredible challenge for the players — especially those who were on the…