Nashville Predators 2, Colorado Avalanche 3 (OT): Comeback not enough

by Junna Base November 12, 2024

Nashville Predators 2, Colorado Avalanche 3 (OT): Comeback not enough – On the forecheck

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November 11, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) pushes the puck into the offensive zone during the second period against the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena. Mandatory attribution: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

The Preds took an early lead with a goal from Luke Evangelista. A great play from Mark Del Gaizo converting a penalty was followed by another great play from the youth team to put Nashville on the board.
The Avalanche bounced back in full force in the second period, setting up a power play goal from Devon Toews shortly after the teams were even again, and another goal from Mikko Rantanen followed later.
Nashville ended the second better than it started, earning another power play and putting pressure on the Avs before they ran out of time.
Colton Sissons started the third period by finishing off a play by Roman Josi to tie the game 2-2.
Both teams tried to finish the game in regulation, with the Avs applying pressure and Josi making a spectacular solo play, but neither succeeded.
In overtime, Brady Skjei lost his footing and the puck, and Samuel Girard capitalized on the mistake by recovering the puck and pushing it past Juuse Saros.