With a long Christmas break just around the corner, the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators could have played a light-hearted game while looking forward to time with their loved ones. Instead, they fought a tense back-and-forth battle in a raucous playoff atmosphere.
First Period
“They owned the first half of the game” – Jared Bednar
Colorado’s games have had a theme during this winning streak. They struggle to open them, and don’t find their footing until sometime in the second period, before imposing their will on the rest of the game.