Nashville Predators Suffer Third Straight Loss

The Nashville Predators lost their third straight game, falling 3-2 to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

What happened in the game?

The Blue Jackets scored twice in the third period to secure the win.

Nashville's Adam Fantilli opened the scoring with a tic-tac-toe play.

Filip Forsberg scored on the power play in the first period.

Key players and their performances

Ryan O'Reilly was credited with a Blue Jackets own goal in the second period.

Sean Monahan tied the game up in the third period on a shorthanded goal.

Damon Severson's shot was tipped in by Charlie Coyle for the game-winning goal.

Injuries and trades

Erik Haula briefly left the game after getting hit in the leg with the puck.

Ryan O'Reilly suffered an eye injury in the third period and did not return.

The Predators traded center Michael McCarron to the Minnesota Wild for a 2028 2nd-round pick.

What's next for the Nashville Predators?

The team will face the Boston Bruins at home on Thursday at 7 p.m. CST.

Nashville falls to 27-26-8 after the loss.

Justus Annunen made 24 saves on 27 shots in the game.

The Predators have struggled since the end of January, going 3-2-4 in their last nine games.