Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Columbus Blue Jackets by 2Feast your eyes on this upcoming game, folks! Well, I didn’t say “Well folks,” did I? Enough semantics, let's delve in. The Nashville Predators are heading to Columbus to square off against the Blue Jackets.
The Predators are armed to the teeth with guys like Filip Forsberg, Steven Stamkos, and Luke Evangelista, who've been piling up points left, right, and center, regardless of their negative plus-minus snippets. Over at Nashville’s goal, both Juuse Saros and Justus Annunen might as well have said, "You shall not pass." Particularly Saros, with a rock-solid season save percentage of 91.1.
Meanwhile, at the home ice, the Blue Jackets are suited up with formidable players. Boone Jenner and Adam Fantilli have been nothing short of stellar, despite some minor hiccups. And let's not forget Zach Werenski, this season's standout player, who's been raining points with a stunning total of 70! As for their goal, Merzlikins and Tarasov are between the pipes, both having a decent save percentage, with Merzlikins slightly leading at 89.6%.
Turning to the teams' history books, the Predators gave the Blue Jackets a free tour of the heartbreak hotel in all past four matchups. However, the recent form of both teams gives a different story. The Predators have been taking a beating lately, winning only one of their last five games, while the Blue Jackets are on a see-saw - they're winning some, then losing some.
For regular season records, the Blue Jackets are nosing past the Predators with six extra wins under their belt.
So, based on all these factors, if you ask me to put my neck on the line, I might lean towards Columbus in this bout, stringing in home advantage too. Shh, don’t tell anyone, it’s our little secret.
Albert's Prediction: Columbus Blue Jackets by 2.