Published November 5, 2026 10:55pm
The Colorado Avalanche lost 3-2 during overtime play against the Nashville Predators in Thursday night’s game at Ball Arena.
Nashville Predators defenseman Adam Wilsby (2) tries to block a pass by Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) during the first period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) shoots at the Nashville Predators goal during the first period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Perbix (48) and Colorado Avalanche center Parker Kelly (17) fight over the puck behind the Nashville goal during the first period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche left wing Jaden Schwartz (71) tries to grab the puck out of the air during the first period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) fights over the puck with Nashville Predators defenseman Adam Wilsby (2) during the first period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen (29) watches a playback after the Colorado Avalanche scored their first goal of the first period during the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Nashville Predators center Jack Drury (18) and Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei (76) fight with Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) over the puck during the first period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Nashville Predators center Mavrik Bourque (22) takes a shot at goal as Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) defends during the second period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) block a shot as Nashville tries to take advantage of a power play during the second period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) blocks a shot at goal as the Nashville Predators try to take advantage of their power play during the second period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche left wing Jaden Schwartz (71) pushes down the rink during the second period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) fights for the pucks behind the Colorado Avalanche goal during the second period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns (84) fight over the puck near the Colorado Avalanche goal during the second period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) blocks a shot during overtime in the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
The Nashville Predators celebrate winning in overtime in their game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly (90) fights for the puck during a face off in the third period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) skates down the rink during the third period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) skates after the puck as the Nashville Predators defend during the third period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) passes past the goal as Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen (29) blocks during the third period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen (29) blocks a shot at goal during the third period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche right wing T.J. Hughes (13) shoots at goal as Nashville Predators defenseman Daemon Hunt (52) and Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen (29) defend during the third period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen (29) blocks a shot at goal during the third period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) and Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) fight for the puck during the third period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche left wing Jaden Schwartz (71) and Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei (76) fight for the puck during the third period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche center Brock Nelson (11) skates behind the Nashville Predators goal during the third period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen (29) grabs the puck from out of the air during the third period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) grabs the puck near the Nashville Predators goal during the third period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski (70) and Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei (76) fight over the puck after a face-off near the Nashville Predators goal during the third period of the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
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