nhl Game Recap
Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche Recap - Avalanche Win 5-3
Colorado earned a 5-3 victory over Nashville behind a 2-goal performance from Nathan MacKinnon on Monday at Pepsi Center.
Bettors who backed the Avalanche were rewarded as +144 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Nathan MacKinnon(2), Blake Comeau, Gabriel Bourque, and Gabriel Landeskog each scored for the Avalanche in the victory. Comeau opened the scoring for Colorado.
Jonathan Bernier turned in a 29-save effort for the Avalanche.
Nashville got goals from Ryan Johansen, Austin Watson, and Colton Sissons in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Nashville got a 11-stop effort from Pekka Rinne in the loss.
On the power play, Colorado went 0-for-5, while the Predators were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Colorado outshot Nashville 33-32 in the game.