{"id":551707,"date":"2026-04-13T09:46:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/551707\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T09:46:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:46:23","slug":"avalanche-edged-by-predators-in-dramatic-shootout-finish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/551707\/","title":{"rendered":"Avalanche Edged by Predators in Dramatic Shootout Finish"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AA cubist interpretation of the dramatic final moments in the Avalanche-Predators matchup, where even a late-game comeback couldn’t secure the win.Today in Nashville<\/p>\n

The Colorado Avalanche battled back from a late deficit to force overtime against the Nashville Predators, but ultimately fell 4-3 in a shootout at Bridgestone Arena. Cale Makar’s dramatic game-tying goal with just 8 seconds left in regulation capped a thrilling third-period comeback, but the Avalanche were unable to complete the rally in the extra session.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

This hard-fought loss highlights the fine margins in high-stakes NHL games, where even a late-game surge isn’t always enough to secure victory. The Avalanche’s ability to earn a point despite the setback underscores their resilience, while the Predators’ gritty team effort and stellar goaltending from Juuse Saros proved the difference.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

With the Avalanche trailing 3-2 late in the third period, Makar unleashed a power-play wrist shot from the point that beat Saros glove-side to tie the game at 3-3 and force overtime. Nathan MacKinnon, playing in his 900th NHL game, recorded two assists for Colorado. Saros made 39 saves for Nashville, but had to leave the game briefly after a collision in the shootout round. Brady Skjei, Jonathan Marchessault, and Reid Schaefer scored for the Predators in regulation.<\/p>\n

Makar’s game-tying goal came with just 8 seconds remaining in the third period.MacKinnon’s two assists marked his 50th point of the season.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Cale Makar<\/p>\n

Defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche who scored the dramatic late-game equalizer to force overtime.<\/p>\n

Nathan MacKinnon<\/p>\n

Center for the Colorado Avalanche who recorded two assists in his 900th NHL game.<\/p>\n

Juuse Saros<\/p>\n

Goaltender for the Nashville Predators who made 39 saves but had to briefly leave the game after a collision in the shootout round.<\/p>\n

Brady Skjei<\/p>\n

Defenseman for the Nashville Predators who scored the go-ahead goal in the third period.<\/p>\n

Jared Bednar<\/p>\n

Head coach of the Colorado Avalanche who emphasized the importance of following concussion protocols even when it disrupts the game flow.<\/p>\n

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\n What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must prioritize player safety, even if it means disrupting the game flow. The officials and concussion spotter made the right call, and we have to adapt to those situations.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jared Bednar, Head Coach, Colorado Avalanche<\/p>\n

\u201cOur fast, connected play and crisp passing were keys to our success tonight. Getting that goal was a relief, and I hope it can spark some momentum going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Brady Skjei, Defenseman, Nashville Predators<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

The Avalanche will look to bounce back in their next game against the Dallas Stars on April 15th, while the Predators will host the Tampa Bay Lightning on April 17th.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

This game showcased the fine line between victory and defeat in the NHL, where even a dramatic late-game comeback isn’t always enough to secure the win. Both teams demonstrated resilience and grit, but it was the Predators’ strong team play and Saros’ goaltending that ultimately made the difference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a A cubist interpretation of the dramatic final moments in the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":551708,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[5119],"tags":[5,2409,231,5281,4,2410],"class_list":{"0":"post-551707","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nashville-predators","8":"tag-hockey","9":"tag-nashville","10":"tag-nashville-predators","11":"tag-nashvillepredators","12":"tag-nhl","13":"tag-predators"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nhl\/116396766497121134","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/551707","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=551707"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/551707\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/551708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=551707"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=551707"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=551707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}