Jan 14, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) celebrates after a win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Questions have been lingering for months about the goaltending situation for the Nashville Predators. Juuse Saros may have answered those questions, at least initially, in the season opener.
A weigh has to feel like it’s been lifted off the shoulders of Saros just to get that first win and play well in the win. The Predators didn’t have to overcome the Blue Jackets with a ton of offensive firepower because of shaky goaltender play.