Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith (36) is introduced before the team's season-opening NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The game is played before a limited number of fans. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) is congratulated after scoring against the Nashville Predators in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators defenseman Matt Benning (5) gets a stick to the nose as he collides with Columbus Blue Jackets center Liam Foudy (19) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators center Luke Kunin (11) celebrates after scoring a goal against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Columbus Blue Jackets center Liam Foudy (19) and Nashville Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki (90) battle for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators defenseman Dante Fabbro (57) and Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (28) battle for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators center Luke Kunin (11) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. At left is Blue Jackets defenseman Dean Kukan (46). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators center Luke Kunin, left, celebrates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)