Nashville Predators Stumble as Colorado Avalanche Surge to Victory

The Nashville Predators faced a challenging encounter against the Colorado Avalanche at Bridgestone Arena, resulting in a 3-0 defeat. This outcome leaves the Preds with a record of 6-11-4, while the Avs continue their impressive run with a 15-1-5 standing.

First Period

The opening period saw the Avalanche take an early lead. Despite Nashville's efforts, including Roman Josi's four shots on goal, they were unable to find the back of the net. The Avs capitalized on their opportunities and scored once during this period.

Second Period

In the second period, both teams tightened their defenses. Juuse Saros was instrumental for Nashville, making crucial saves to keep his team in contention. However, neither side managed to alter the scoreline during this segment.

Third Period

As play resumed in the third period, Colorado's offensive prowess shone through once again with two more goals added to their tally. The Predators struggled offensively despite outshooting their opponents with 35 shots compared to Colorado's 26. Filip Forsberg and Ryan O'Reilly were active but couldn't convert chances into goals.

Mackenzie Blackwood stood out for Colorado with an impeccable performance between the pipes, earning him recognition as one of the game's stars alongside Brent Burns from his team and Juuse Saros from Nashville.

This game highlighted some game-changing plays Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche that ultimately defined its outcome. For those interested in a detailed post game analysis or seeking further insights into this matchup can refer to our comprehensive Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche review.

Looking ahead, fans can catch up on more action when Nashville hosts Florida Panthers at Bridgestone Arena on November 24th at 8:00 PM EDT. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN+, FDSSO TV network and SCRIPPS TV network.

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