Filip Forsberg scored four goals and Juuse Saros made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season, leading the Nashville Predators to a 6-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.

Yakov Trenin and Nick Cousins also scored, and Mikael Granlund assisted on all four of Forsberg’s goals. The Predators have won two of three.

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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrates after scoring against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) for his fourth goal of the game in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Filip Forsberg scored four goals and Juuse Saros made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season, leading the Nashville Predators to a 6-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) scores his fourth goal of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Columbus has lost consecutive contests.
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg waves to the crowd as he is named the first star of the game after an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Forsberg scored four goals in the game. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Forsberg struck again nine seconds later from the slot after Granlund sent a backhand pass from the lower right circle for a one-timer that spelled the end of the night for Merzlikins, who allowed three goals on the nine shots he faced.
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Andrew Peeke (2) clears the puck away from Nashville Predators center Luke Kunin (11) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

With just 6.3 seconds remaining in the second, Forsberg notched his fourth of the game.
Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund (64) controls the puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) and defenseman Zach Werenski (8) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

HOUSE OF HORRORS
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) reaches to block Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (28) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Forsberg’s four goals marked the third time a Nashville player has scored that many goals in a game in franchise history, joining Eric Nystrom and Rocco Grimaldi.
Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund (64) and Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (28) battle for the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

UNFAMILIAR FOES
Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) battles with Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) and defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Predators: Host the Boston Bruins on Thursday.
Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (28) battles for the puck with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (28) battles for the puck with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrates after scoring against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) for his fourth goal of the game in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Filip Forsberg scored four goals and Juuse Saros made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season, leading the Nashville Predators to a 6-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) scores his fourth goal of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Columbus has lost consecutive contests.

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg waves to the crowd as he is named the first star of the game after an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Forsberg scored four goals in the game. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Forsberg struck again nine seconds later from the slot after Granlund sent a backhand pass from the lower right circle for a one-timer that spelled the end of the night for Merzlikins, who allowed three goals on the nine shots he faced.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Andrew Peeke (2) clears the puck away from Nashville Predators center Luke Kunin (11) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

With just 6.3 seconds remaining in the second, Forsberg notched his fourth of the game.

Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund (64) controls the puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) and defenseman Zach Werenski (8) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

HOUSE OF HORRORS

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) reaches to block Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (28) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Forsberg’s four goals marked the third time a Nashville player has scored that many goals in a game in franchise history, joining Eric Nystrom and Rocco Grimaldi.

Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund (64) and Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (28) battle for the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

UNFAMILIAR FOES

Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) battles with Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) and defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Predators: Host the Boston Bruins on Thursday.

Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (28) battles for the puck with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (28) battles for the puck with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

The shutout was the 15th of Saros’ career.

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrates after scoring against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) for his fourth goal of the game in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrates after scoring against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) for his fourth goal of the game in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Columbus has lost consecutive contests.

Forsberg scored the game’s first game at 4:56 of the opening period. Coming in from the left side with his skates nearly on the goal line, Forsberg beat Columbus goalie Elvis Merzlikins just under the crossbar on the short side with a wrist shot.

Trenin made it 2-0 at 12:43 of the first. Colton Sissons skated the puck into the Columbus zone on the right side on a 2-on-1 with Trenin. Sissons lifted a pass over the stick of Blue Jackets defender Adam Bovqvist, and Trenin beat Merzlikins with a one-timer.

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) scores his fourth goal of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) scores his fourth goal of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Forsberg struck again nine seconds later from the slot after Granlund sent a backhand pass from the lower right circle for a one-timer that spelled the end of the night for Merzlikins, who allowed three goals on the nine shots he faced.

Joonas Korpisalo finished the game for Columbus. He made 25 saves in relief.

Forsberg capped his first hat trick of the season and seventh regular-season three-goal game of his career at 15:26 of the second.

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg waves to the crowd as he is named the first star of the game after an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Forsberg scored four goals in the game. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg waves to the crowd as he is named the first star of the game after an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Forsberg scored four goals in the game. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

With just 6.3 seconds remaining in the second, Forsberg notched his fourth of the game.

Cousins made the game 6-0 at 7:15 of the third.

Columbus appeared to end Saros’ shutout bid at 10:38 of the second, but his goal was taken off of the scoreboard following a Nashville challenge that determined Cole Sillinger to be offside on the play.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Andrew Peeke (2) clears the puck away from Nashville Predators center Luke Kunin (11) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Andrew Peeke (2) clears the puck away from Nashville Predators center Luke Kunin (11) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

HOUSE OF HORRORS

Tuesday was the 50th regular-season game for the Blue Jackets in Nashville, and the 40th time they lost. Columbus has nine victories and one tie in the 10 games played in the Music City that didn't end in a loss.

FORSBERG’S BIG NIGHT

Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund (64) controls the puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) and defenseman Zach Werenski (8) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund (64) controls the puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) and defenseman Zach Werenski (8) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Forsberg’s four goals marked the third time a Nashville player has scored that many goals in a game in franchise history, joining Eric Nystrom and Rocco Grimaldi.

Forsberg's fourth goal was also his 400th career NHL point.

Forsberg extended his point-scoring streak to four games. Over that stretch, Forsberg has six goals and two assists. He has recorded at least one point in each of the four games since his return to the lineup after missing nine games with an upper-body injury.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) reaches to block Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (28) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) reaches to block Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (28) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

UNFAMILIAR FOES

Tuesday marked the start of seven straight games against Eastern Conference opponents for the Predators. Nashville hosts Boston on Thursday and Montreal on Saturday before heading on the road for games in against Detroit, the Islanders, the Devils and Rangers.

WHAT’S NEXT

Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund (64) and Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (28) battle for the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund (64) and Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (28) battle for the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Predators: Host the Boston Bruins on Thursday.

Blue Jackets: Travel to Dallas on Thursday.

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Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) battles with Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) and defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene (95) battles with Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) and defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

 Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (28) battles for the puck with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)

Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (28) battles for the puck with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP PhotoMark Humphrey)