Blue Jackets lose 3-1 to Predators, CBJ drops fifth-straight game

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets scored one goal or less for a third game in a row as CBJ fell 3-1 to Nashville on Sunday afternoon. The Blue Jackets have now lost five games in a row.

Nick Cousins, Eeli Tolvanen and Erik Haula scored for the Predators and Juuse Saros made 28 saves. Roman Josi had two assists for the Predators, who have won four of five.

Kevin Stenlund scored the lone CBJ goal while Joonas Korpisalo made 26 saves.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Savard (58) moves the puck ahead of Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators’ Ryan Johansen (92) and Mikael Granlund (64) celebrate a goal by teammate Eeli Tolvanen in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (28) scores a goal against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) keeps Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Eric Robinson (50) away from the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Columbus Blue Jackets players celebrate after a goal by Kevin Stenlund in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)