Stamkos lifts Predators past Avalanche in overtime

Stamkos finished the game 2:18 into overtime, converting on the power play to give Nashville its second win over Colorado this season. The goal was the 247th power-play score of his NHL career, matching Luc Robitaille for fifth place on the league’s all-time list. Stamkos also drew the penalty that led to the chance.

Ross Colton found the net versus his old club, while Vitali Pinchuk logged his first career goal for the Predators. Pinchuk put Nashville ahead 2-1 in the first period with a backhand shot over Mackenzie Blackwood. He had hit the post earlier in the period.

Jaden Schwartz and Parker Kelly scored for Colorado. Blackwood made 22 saves, while Justus Annunen stopped 30 shots for Nashville. The Avalanche, now 6-1-2 at home this season, had three power plays but did not score; Nashville went 1-for-5. The Predators blocked 25 shots.

Nashville survived a late holding penalty on Stamkos in regulation and had a two-on-one opportunity before the extra period, but did not convert. A video tribute in Denver honored Colton and Jack Drury, who moved from the Avalanche to Nashville in a June trade. Predators president and general manager Chris MacFarland also returned after 11 seasons in Colorado’s front office.

Nashville is set to host St. Louis on November 7. Colorado will host Detroit that night.