"Playoff Race Intensifies: Avalanche and Predators Battle for Division Title"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Colorado Hockey Now
The Colorado Avalanche dominated the first period against the Nashville Predators, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring three goals to secure a 5-4 win. Despite a flat second period, coach Jared Bednar has done an impressive job leading the team through injuries and lost talent this season, making him a contender for the Jack Adams trophy. The Avalanche will face the Seattle Kraken in the playoffs, which promises to be a fun and fresh matchup. Defenseman Sam Girard had a strong game, and the team will welcome back Cale Makar and Josh Manson for the playoffs. However, defenseman Kurtis MacDermid's penalty-taking remains a concern, and goaltender Alexandar Georgiev had an off night.