Four power-play goals and a 35-21 shot edge powered Nashville past Colorado, 6-2.
Nashville rolled to a 6-2 win over Colorado, turning a 35-21 shot advantage into a decisive home result. The Predators’ four power-play goals were the game’s defining edge, while Colorado finished with none. Ryan O’Reilly led the charge with two goals and two assists on five shots, including two power-play goals. Steven Stamkos also scored twice, adding an assist and a power-play goal on four shots. Roman Josi set up three goals on four shots, finishing with a minus-1 rating and one hit. Artturi Lehkonen scored Colorado’s second goal and paced the Avalanche with five shots, but Scott Wedgewood stopped 29 of 35 shots for an .829 save percentage. Justus Annunen made 19 saves on 21 shots for a .905 save percentage as Nashville closed out the four-goal win.
Key Performers
Ryan O’Reilly, Nashville: 2 G, 2 A, 4 P, 5 shots, +1, 2 PPG, 0 hits. Steven Stamkos, Nashville: 2 G, 1 A, 3 P, 4 shots, +1, 1 PPG, 0 hits. Roman Josi, Nashville: 0 G, 3 A, 3 P, 4 shots, -1, 0 PPG, 1 hit.
Standings Impact
Nashville improves to 4-3-4 and 12 points, while Colorado drops to 6-5-1 and remains at 13 points.
DYMA Insight
The 24th-ranked Predators beat the eighth-ranked Avalanche by combining a 14-shot advantage with four power-play goals. Nashville’s 0.900 team save percentage entering the game also held up, as Annunen saved 19 of 21.