nhl Game Recap
Avalanche Down Nashville 5-2 - Match Report
Nathan MacKinnon was the difference, potting a pair for Colorado on Saturday as the Avalanche skated off with a 5-2 victory over the Predators at Ball Arena.
Colorado won as a -163 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Nathan MacKinnon(2), Artturi Lehkonen(2), and Ross Colton each scored for the Avalanche in the victory. Colton opened the scoring for Colorado.
MacKenzie Blackwood turned in a 37-save effort for the Avalanche.
Nashville got goals from Luke Evangelista, and Steven Stamkos in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Nashville got a 29-stop effort from Juuse Saros in the loss.
Colorado scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Nashville went 0-for-1 with the man advantage.
Nashville outshot Colorado 39-34 in the game.
Next game, Colorado takes its act on the road to face Vancouver looking for another win. For Nashville, they head home to face New York.