Despite a strong effort and offensive chances, Predators credit the league-leading Avalanche for finding a way to secure the win.

Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 26th goal and added an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 4-2 on Saturday night for their 11th straight home win. MacKinnon, who has scored in six straight home games,

DENVER -- Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche won their 11th straight game at home, 4-2 against the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Saturday. The home win streak is tied for the second-longest in franchise history, a mark last achieved in 2024-25.

The Colorado Avalanche face the Nashville Predators for the second time in three games tonight at Ball Arena, closing out a brief two-game homestand. Colorado is coming off a 4–3 shootout loss to Nashville on December 10. Tonight’s matchup serves as the rubber match of the season series between the two clubs.

Ryan O'Reilly scored the clinching goal in the shootout for the Nashville Predators, who beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Dec. 9.

Scott Wedgewood stopped 27 of the 29 shots he faced to help the Avalanche defeat the Nashville Predators 4-2 at Ball Arena on Saturday and extend its home win streak to 11 games. Nathan MacKinnon, Jack Drury, Victor Olofsson and Valeri Nichushkin each scored for Colorado while Samuel Girard posted two assists.

This Colorado Avalanche team has the most explosive offense in the NHL this season, and it doesn’t waste time reminding everyone.

Reid Schaefer, Brady Skjei, and Ryan O'Reilly all played a key role in the Predators' 4-3 shootout win over the Avalanche on Dec. 9.

Ryan O’Reilly scored the only goal in a shootout to give the Nashville Predators a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.