Richardson scores go-ahead goal as Preds beat Columbus 5-2
Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) congratulates goaltender Juuse Saros (74) after a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) congratulates goaltender Juuse Saros (74) after a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Jan. 16, 2021 10:55 PM EST
Nashville Predators right wing Brad Richardson (15) is congratulated by Nick Cousins (21) after Richardson scored a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 5-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators right wing Brad Richardson (15) is congratulated by Nick Cousins (21) after Richardson scored a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 5-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Jan. 16, 2021 10:58 PM EST
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) and Nashville Predators right wing Brad Richardson (15) reach for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) and Nashville Predators right wing Brad Richardson (15) reach for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Jan. 16, 2021 08:24 PM EST
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Predators is Brad Richardson (15). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Predators is Brad Richardson (15). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Jan. 16, 2021 08:22 PM EST
Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) slides to block a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets center Pierre-Luc Dubois (18) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) slides to block a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets center Pierre-Luc Dubois (18) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Jan. 16, 2021 08:59 PM EST
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) looks for the rebound in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) looks for the rebound in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Jan. 16, 2021 10:56 PM EST
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) ends up in the net as defenseman David Savard (58) and Nashville Predators center Luke Kunin (11) battle in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) ends up in the net as defenseman David Savard (58) and Nashville Predators center Luke Kunin (11) battle in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Jan. 16, 2021 10:06 PM EST
Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) shoots against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) shoots against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Jan. 16, 2021 10:02 PM EST