Predators 2, Avalanche 1

Colorado 0 1 0 — 1 Nashville 0 1 1 — 2

First Period: None. Penalties: None.

Second Period: 1, Colorado, Malinski 2 (Parssinen, Drouin), 1:15. 2, Nashville, Barron 4 (Sissons, Smith), 1:45. Penalties: Skjei, NSH (Hooking), 12:25.

Third Period: 3, Nashville, Marchessault 18 (Josi, Schenn), 9:11. Penalties: Lehkonen, COL (High Sticking), 17:36.

Shots on goal: Colorado 11-11-10: 32. Nashville 9-6-2: 17.

Power-play opportunities: Colorado 0 of 1. Nashville 0 of 2.

Goalies: Colorado, Wedgewood 6-6-1 (17 shots-15 saves). Nashville, Saros 12-23-6 (32-30).

A: 17,159 (17,113). T: 2:25.

Referees: Chris Schlenker, Francois St. Laurent; Linesmen: Julien Fournier, Jesse Marquis.