Avalanche falls to the Predators 3-2

The Colorado Avalanche lost to the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Thursday, November 5, at Ball Arena in Denver.

The Predators led 2-1 after the first period, it was tied 2-2 after the second period, and it was tied 2-2 after regulation. The game went to overtime.

With 4:01 left in the first period, Ross Colton scored on a backhand, assisted by Ryan O'Reilly. Nashville Predators led 1-0. With 2:18 left in overtime, Steven Stamkos scored on a slap shot, assisted by Roman Josi and Ryan O'Reilly. Nashville Predators led 3-2.

Ross Colton led the Predators with 1 goal. Jaden Schwartz led the Avalanche with 1 goal. Justus Annunen stopped 30 of 32 shots for the Predators.

Colorado Avalanche was favored by 1.5 goals. Avalanche did not cover. The total was 6.5, and the game stayed under.

The Avalanche are 9-8. In their last 4 games they lost to the Nashville Predators 2-3 at home on November 5, lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-7 in Columbus on November 3, beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 in Chicago on November 2, and beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 at home on October 31.

The Predators are 7-9. In their last 4 games they beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in Colorado on November 5, beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 at home on November 3, beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 at home on October 31, and lost to the Washington Capitals 3-4 at home on October 29.

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