Filip Forsberg #9 of the Nashville Predators (2nd R) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets with teammates during the third period at Bridgestone Arena on January 14, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville defeats Columbus 3-1. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
For all of the troubles and inconsistencies the Nashville Predators had last season that kept them from even getting out of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers, those things appear to be remedied after the first two games.
Before I get into all of the positives we’re seeing from the new-look Predators, it’s noted that there’s no reason to overreact over two games against an offensively challenged Columbus Blue Jackets team.