Overview

• Kirill Marchenko led the Columbus Blue Jackets with his third career hat trick and an assist, scoring in his fourth consecutive game.
• The Blue Jackets achieved a season-high eight goals in their decisive victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.
• Sean Monahan and Adam Fantilli each contributed two goals, while Zach Werenski added two assists to the effort.
• Columbus remains two points behind the Montreal Canadiens in the race for the final Eastern Conference wild-card playoff spot.
• The Nashville Predators extended their losing streak to four games and continue to struggle with injuries to key players, including Colton Sissons and Jonathan Marchessault.