Nashville Predators beat Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in overtime

The Colorado Avalanche fell 3-2 in an intense overtime battle against the Nashville Predators during Thursday night’s matchup at Ball Arena, the Denver Gazette reported. The physical game concluded during the extra period when the visiting team secured the 3-2 victory.

First Period Action at Ball Arena

During the opening period, Nashville defenseman Adam Wilsby attempted to block a pass by Colorado center Martin Necas. Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog shot at the Predators goal, while defenseman Nick Perbix and center Parker Kelly fought over the puck behind the Nashville net. Left wing Jaden Schwartz tried to grab the puck out of the air, and left wing Artturi Lehkonen battled Wilsby for possession. Predators goaltender Justus Annunen watched a playback after the Avalanche scored their first goal of the period. Center Jack Drury and defenseman Brady Skjei also joined Lehkonen in a fight for the puck.

Mackenzie Blackwood Blocks Nashville Shots During Power Play

As the game moved into the second period, center Mavrik Bourque took a shot at the goal while Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood defended. Colorado defenseman Cale Makar and Blackwood blocked a shot as Nashville tried to capitalize on a power play. Blackwood blocked another shot during the Predators’ power play advantage, and Schwartz pushed down the rink. Meanwhile, defenseman Devon Toews fought for pucks behind the Colorado goal, and left wing Filip Forsberg battled defenseman Brent Burns near the net.