Blue Jackets vs. Predators Scoring Chances, 10.7.2011
Rick Nash, Jeff Carter and Vinny Prospal dominate in their first game together, but it's not enough as Nashville wins.
| Final - 10.7.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Predators | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Stories
Saturday's notes: Columbus down, on to St. Louis
For your morning hockey notes, we have recaps from around the league, more insightful discussion around the applicability of advanced stats analysis, Mike Milbury showing that America is no slouch when it comes to blowhard hockey commentary, and a whole lot more!
Game 1 Recap: A Work in Progress...
Game Recap: Nashville Predators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - October 7, 2011
Predators 3, Blue Jackets 2: The more things change, the more they stay the same
With the Cellblock 303 crowd cheering their approval from high atop Nationwide Arena, the Nashville Predators took the season opener 3-2. Matt Halischuk netted the game-winner in the 3rd period, and the Preds held on despite a furious late charge by the Blue Jackets.
Predators @ Blue Jackets 3rd Period Game Thread
OK, gang, let's bring this one home...
Game 1 Game Thread: Blue Jackets vs. Predators
The Cannon's Game Thread: Opening Night, Predators vs. Blue Jackets - October 7, 2011
Friday afternoon notes: Blue Jackets hand out some A's
As they get ready to host the Nashville Predators in just a couple hours, the Columbus Blue Jackets have named their leadership group for the upcoming season.
Game 1 Preview: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Hockey
Game Preview: Nashville Predators vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - October 7, 2011
Nashville Predators @ Columbus Blue Jackets Preview: Old Enemies, New Faces
As Columbus begins the year with new center Jeff Carter alongside team captain Rick Nash, they'll look to knock off their expansion nemesis in the Nashville Predators.
Blue Jackets' Rookies Are Just Living the Dream Tonight
For three Columbus Blue Jackets rookies, tonight is their first NHL game and the culmination of life's worth of dreams. Hear what they have to say!
Jackets Name Assistant Captains
The Jackets have named their assistant captains for the 2011-2012 NHL season!
GameThreads
Blue Jackets Fans GameThread on The Cannon
Predators Fans GameThread on On the Forecheck
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Columbus | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - No scoring. Penalties - Matt Halischuk, Nashville (Tripping), 7:42; Jack Hillen, Nashville (Tripping), 16:21; Vinny Prospal, Columbus (Interference), 19:34. |
| Second Period |
| - 1, Nashville Power-Play Goal - Ryan Suter, from Sergei Kostitsyn and David Legwand at 5:10. 2, Columbus Goal - Vinny Prospal, from Jeff Carter and Rick Nash at 14:19. 3, Nashville Goal - Craig Smith, from Shea Weber and Ryan Suter at 15:56. Penalties - Kris Russell, Columbus (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 2:35; Derek Dorsett, Columbus (Closing hand on puck), 4:35; Teemu Laakso, Nashville (Slashing), 5:52. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, Nashville Goal - Matt Halischuk, from Cal O'Reilly at :39. 5, Columbus Goal - Rick Nash, from Vinny Prospal and Jeff Carter at 10:19. Penalties - Jerred Smithson, Nashville (Tripping), 5:21; Craig Smith, Nashville (Hooking), 12:33. |
Shots on Goal:
Nashville 10 + 12 + 9 = 31.
Columbus 13 + 9 + 12 = 34.
Power Play Conversion: Nashville 1-3. Columbus 0-5.
Goaltenders: Nashville, Pekka Rinne 2-34-.941. Columbus, Steve Mason 3-31-.903.
Referees: Stephen Walkom, Stephane Auger
Linesmen: Derek Nansen, Tony Sericolo
Power Play Conversion: Nashville 1-3. Columbus 0-5.
Goaltenders: Nashville, Pekka Rinne 2-34-.941. Columbus, Steve Mason 3-31-.903.
Referees: Stephen Walkom, Stephane Auger
Linesmen: Derek Nansen, Tony Sericolo
