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Scoring Chances: CBJ @ NSH 12/22/2011

The scoring chances from Columbus' 6-5 collapse vs the Predators.

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Blue Jackets Vs. Predators: Embarrassing Collapse Or Inspired Comeback?

In a game where defense was optional and the offenses were wild, hat tricks and power plays added up to 11 goals between the Blue Jackets and Predators - but who would come out on top?

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Game 34 Recap: Factory of Sadness

A brief and eloquent discussion of the Jackets' total collapse in Nashville.

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Predators 6, Blue Jackets 5: Columbus Is Indeed The Worst Team In The NHL

The Nashville Predators made good sport of the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at Bridgestone Arena, spotting them a 4-1 first period lead before staging yet another remarkable comeback, their 3rd in the last two weeks.

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Thursday's notes: The World Juniors Approach

Today's notes include an update on one Preds prospect who hopes to compete in this year's World Junior Championships, and the story of a current Predator who had his opportunity snatched away...

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Game 34 Preview: Censored Internet Meme

A preview of tonight's game against the Nashville Predators!

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Blue Jackets @ Predators Preview: Predators work to get back to winning ways

The Nashville Predators host the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight in a Central Division showdown.

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Boxscore

Team123Score
Columbus4105
Nashville1326
First Period
- 1, Nashville Power-Play Goal - Mike Fisher (7), from Sergei Kostitsyn and Ryan Suter at 12:29. 2, Columbus Goal - Jeff Carter (8), from Vinny Prospal at 12:56. 3, Columbus Power-Play Goal - Jeff Carter (9), from Rick Nash and Fedor Tyutin at 14:35. 4, Columbus Power-Play Goal - Ryan Johansen (6), from R.J. Umberger and Derick Brassard at 15:30. 5, Columbus Power-Play Goal - Jeff Carter (10), from Rick Nash and Nikita Nikitin at 16:14. Penalties - Nikita Nikitin, Columbus (Holding), 11:32; Brian McGrattan, Nashville (Interference (maj)), 14:26; Brian McGrattan, Nashville (Game misconduct), 14:26.
Second Period
- 6, Nashville Goal - Patric Hornqvist (9), from Shea Weber and David Legwand at 5:28. 7, Columbus Power-Play Goal - Ryan Johansen (7), from R.J. Umberger and Derick Brassard at 7:52. 8, Nashville Goal - Nick Spaling (5), from Colin Wilson and Jordin Tootoo at 8:53. 9, Nashville Goal - Roman Josi (2), from Francis Bouillon and Martin Erat at 13:41. Penalties - David Legwand, Nashville (Tripping), 7:15; Derek MacKenzie, Columbus (Slashing), 11:15; Sergei Kostitsyn, Nashville (Roughing), 17:42; Derick Brassard, Columbus (Slashing), 17:42.
Third Period
- 10, Nashville Power-Play Goal - David Legwand (9), from Colin Wilson and Shea Weber at 16:14. 11, Nashville Goal - Martin Erat (7), from Ryan Suter and Shea Weber at 19:51. Penalties - Patric Hornqvist, Nashville (Hi-sticking), 1:19; Derick Brassard, Columbus (Holding), 15:52.
Shots on Goal:  Columbus 15 + 9 + 7 = 31. Nashville 10 + 15 + 13 = 38.
Power Play Conversion:  Columbus 4-6. Nashville 2-3.
Goaltenders:  Columbus, Curtis Sanford 6-38-.842. Nashville, Pekka Rinne 5-31-.839.
Referees:  Wes McCauley, Greg Kimmerly
Linesmen:  Brad Lazarowich, Mark Shewchyk
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