One thing’s for certain through two games — Colorado isn’t making life easy for the Nashville Predators.
For the second consecutive game to begin their Western Conference Quarterfinal series, the Avalanche scored first — on their first shot on goal — in Bridgestone Arena. For the second consecutive game, that lead eventually went away as the Predators held on for a 5-4 victory, earning a 2-0 series lead on home ice for the first time in franchise history.
Three unanswered goals in the second period gave Nashville a brief 3-1 lead, but the Avs pushed back, pulling within one twice, though the Preds were able to hold on for the victory.