NASHVILLE — The Avalanche scored on its first four power-play opportunities Saturday to wipe out Nashville, 7-3, and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round Western Conference playoff series.
Colorado left wing/captain Gabe Landeskog led the way with two goals and four points and defenseman Cale Makar had three assists.
The victory against the No. 8-seed Preds, however, could prove costly for the No. 1 Avs, though.
Colorado starting goalie Darcy Kuemper left in the final minute of the first period with a potential eye injury. While on his knees protecting the net, he was poked in the face through his mask by Nashville forward Ryan Johansen, who was battling with Avs center Nathan MacKinnon for position.