Columbus wound up outshooting Anaheim 13-9 and dominating other metrics, according to Natural Stat Trick. The Blue Jackets finished the first with 5-on-5 edges in attempted shots (21-13, 61.8%), shots on goal (11-5, 68.8%), scoring chances (12-7, 63.2%), high-danger chances (7-4, 63.6%) and expected goals (1.22-0.72).

The Nashville Predators return home for a one-game lone homestand against the Utah Hockey Club and in need of a win. Nashville has lost three games in a row, including a 6-2 loss at Florida on Thursday in an ugly performance.