Expert recap and game analysis of the Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL game from December 9, 2025 on ESPN.

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

The NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche (22-2-7, 51 points) have yet to lose in regulation at home this season as they host the Nashville Predators (12-14-4, 28 points), who come in with four wins in their last five games.

The Nashville Predators play the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Dec. 13. On Dec. 11, Steven Stamkos tied a franchise record with four goals against the St. Louis Blues in a 7-2 win for the Predators. Nashville (12-14-4, 28 points) has won six of its last eight games but is still in eighth place in the Central Division.

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.

Nathan MacKinnon had two assists in his 900th NHL game for the Avalanche (21-2-7), who have earned a point in 20 of their past 21 games (16-1-4). Scott Wedgewood made 26 saves in his return to the lineup after he missed the previous three games because of a back injury.

The Avalanche are set to welcome goaltender Scott Wedgewood back to the ice for Tuesday's tilt against the Predators.

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