Predators top Blue Jackets

Posted November 12, 2007 10:00 pm

Associated Press

J.P. Dumont had 2 goals and an assist, and the Nashville Predators sent the host Columbus Blue Jackets to their fourth straight loss with a 4-1 win Monday night.

Nashville beat Columbus for the 10th consecutive time, and second in three days.

Martin Erat tallied twice -- including an empty netter -- and had 2 assists to record a career-high four points for Nashville, which has won seven of nine following a six-game losing streak. Jason Arnott added 2 assists.

David Vyborny scored the lone goal for Columbus. After an 8-3-2 start, the Blue Jackets have hit their first slump of the season -- all losses against divisional opponents -- and have only one win in six.

With the Predators leading 2-1 in the third period, Blue Jackets defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen tripped near his blue line without being touched. Arnott fed Erat for a shot, and Dumont jammed home the easy rebound at 11:43.

Chris Mason had 29 saves for Nashville.

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