Overview

• Puck drop is 8:00 p.m. ET at Bridgestone Arena, with coverage on FanDuel Sports Network Ohio 2 and South and streaming on Fubo.
• Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason confirmed Jet Greaves as the starting goaltender.
• Predators rookie Brady Martin is set for his NHL debut on the top line with Filip Forsberg and Ryan O'Reilly.
• Nashville lists Nicolas Hague (upper body) and Matthew Wood (lower body) as injured for the opener.
• Projected lineups highlight modest offseason shifts, including Columbus adding center Charlie Coyle and Nashville bringing in Erik Haula.