The Predators lead after one period despite Colorado outshooting them 11-9.
After the first period, Nashville holds a 2-1 lead despite Colorado’s 11-9 edge in shots; the Avalanche have also landed 12 hits to the Predators’ 4, while Nashville leads 11-2 in blocked shots. Colorado’s Martin Necas has an assist, three shots and a +1 rating, while Jaden Schwartz has a goal, one shot and +1; Brock Nelson also has an assist and one shot. Nashville’s Vitali Pinchuk and Ross Colton each have a goal, while Ryan O’Reilly and Reid Schaefer each have an assist; Pinchuk is +1 with two shots. Justus Annunen has stopped 10 of 11 shots (.909 save percentage), while Mackenzie Blackwood has 7 saves on 9 shots (.778); neither team has a power-play goal.
Key Performers
Vitali Pinchuk, Nashville: 1 G, 2 SOG, +1 Martin Necas, Colorado: 1 A, 3 SOG, +1 Justus Annunen, Nashville: 10 saves on 11 shots, .909