Blue Jackets hold off the Preds 2-1
The Nashville Predators took the early lead in Columbus, but the Blue Jackets came back to take a 2-1 decision. Along the way, the Preds lost yet another forward to injury.
| Final - 3.31.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Predators | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Stories
Another Predator injured...
Already missing several key forwards, the Nashville Predators lose winger Antti Pihlstrom during tonight's game in Columbus to an upper body injury.
Predators Game Day Preview: Nashville @ Columbus
With 6th place in the Western Conference on the line, the Predators and Blue Jackets prepare for the biggest game in the history of their rivalry tonight in Columbus.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Columbus | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Nashville Goal - Cal O'Reilly (2), from Steve Sullivan and Joel Ward at 8:28. 2, Columbus Goal - R.J. Umberger (26), from Antoine Vermette and Jason Williams at 19:14. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Ryan Suter, Nashville (high sticking), 0:53. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, Columbus Goal - Raffi Torres (12), from Michael Peca and Jared Boll at 4:05. Penalties - Manny Malhotra, Columbus (hooking), 5:58; Antoine Vermette, Columbus (interference), 7:30; Antoine Vermette, Columbus (roughing), 12:57; Patric Hornqvist, Nashville (goalie interference), 12:57; Steve Sullivan, Nashville (roughing), 12:57. |
Shots on Goal:
Nashville 6 + 9 + 7 = 22.
Columbus 17 + 5 + 11 = 33.
Power Play Conversion: Nashville 0-2. Columbus 0-2.
Goaltenders: Nashville, Pekka Rinne 2-33-.939. Columbus, Steve Mason 1-22-.955.
Referees: Mike Hasenfratz, Bill McCreary
Linesmen: Michel Cormier, Brian Murphy
Power Play Conversion: Nashville 0-2. Columbus 0-2.
Goaltenders: Nashville, Pekka Rinne 2-33-.939. Columbus, Steve Mason 1-22-.955.
Referees: Mike Hasenfratz, Bill McCreary
Linesmen: Michel Cormier, Brian Murphy
