Blue Jackets rally in 3rd period to get past Predators

Coyle breaks tie after Monahan evens game with short-handed goal; Nashville loses 3rd in row

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Columbus Blue Jackets came from behind in the third period to defeat the Nashville Predators. Charlie Coyle scored the go-ahead goal after Sean Monahan had earlier tied the game with a short-handed goal, leading the Blue Jackets to victory.

Why it matters

This was an important win for the Blue Jackets as they look to improve their position in the standings, while the Predators have now lost three games in a row, putting them in a tougher spot in the playoff race.

The details

The Predators had taken the lead earlier in the game, but the Blue Jackets were able to rally in the third period. Monahan's short-handed goal evened the score, and then Coyle scored the game-winning goal to give Columbus the victory.

  • The game was played on March 4, 2026.

The players

Charlie Coyle

A forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets who scored the game-winning goal.

Sean Monahan

A forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets who scored the game-tying short-handed goal.

Nashville Predators

The NHL team that lost the game to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets

The NHL team that came from behind to defeat the Nashville Predators.

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The takeaway

This was an important comeback win for the Blue Jackets as they look to improve their position in the standings, while the Predators' third straight loss puts them in a tougher spot in the playoff race.