The Nashville Predators overcame another slow start and several return shots from Colorado, but they will head to Denver with a 2-0 series lead after a 5-4 victory on Saturday afternoon.
It’s the first time the Predators have ever started a playoff series at home with two wins.
Former Pred Gabriel Bourque opened the scoring just 2:34 in, beating Rinne from the high slot above his blocker.
Nashville was whistled several times for offside in a short span, then the Preds seemed to ramp up the offensive pace for a flurry or two, but the Avalanche withstood it.