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Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 22, 2025

Updated on:
Feb 22, 2025 6:15 PM
The Nashville Predators, riding high after Filip Forsberg's 2-goal performance, are set to host the Colorado Avalanche at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The Avalanche, leading the regular season series 2-1, will look to capitalize on their strong road record against a Predators team struggling to find consistency. In a crucial Central Division matchup, both teams will battle for valuable points in the NHL standings.
Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators

Current Odds

COL
NSH
Over
4.5
-110
Under
5.5
+110
COL
-1.5
+225
NSH
+1.5
-250
COL
ML
-135
NSH
ML
+115

Avalanche vs Predators statistics

Stat Avalanche Predators
Goals For per Game 3.25 2.65
Goals Against Average 3.04 3.32
Shots per Game 29.4 30.0
Shots Against per Game 26.6 29.4
Power Play Goals 36 33
Power Play Goals Against 30 31
Short Handed Goals 4 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 404 505
Power Play Percentage 21.3 21.4
Penalty Kill Percentage 79.6 80.9

Nashville Predators recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/8/25 vs Buffalo Sabres W 6-4
2/7/25 @ Chicago Blackhawks L 6-2
2/3/25 vs Ottawa Senators L 5-2
2/1/25 @ Pittsburgh Penguins L 3-0
1/31/25 @ Buffalo Sabres L 4-3

Colorado Avalanche recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/7/25 @ Edmonton Oilers W 5-4
2/6/25 @ Calgary Flames W 4-2
2/4/25 @ Vancouver Canucks L 3-0
2/2/25 vs Philadelphia Flyers W 2-0
1/31/25 vs St. Louis Blues W 5-0

Nashville Predators injuries

  • Adam Wilsby (D): Injured Reserve
  • Zachary L'Heureux (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Luke Evangelista (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Mark Jankowski (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Juuse Saros (G): Day-To-Day

Colorado Avalanche injuries

  • Josh Manson (D): Out
  • Valeri Nichushkin (RW): Injured Reserve
  • Cale Makar (D): Day-To-Day
  • Scott Wedgewood (G): Day-To-Day
  • Oliver Kylington (D): Injured Reserve

Avalanche vs Predators game info

Type Info
Venue Bridgestone Arena
Location Nashville, TN
Puck drop Sat 6:00 PM
TV Altitude Sports

Avalanche vs Predators predictions

The upcoming clash between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators has all the makings of a thrilling NHL showdown. With Mikko Rantanen leading the Avalanche with 25 goals and Nathan MacKinnon dishing out a whopping 66 assists, Colorado's offensive firepower is not to be underestimated. Imagine MacKinnon feeding the puck to Rantanen for another goal—it’s a scenario that probably haunts goaltenders' dreams. And with MacKinnon having amassed 87 points so far, it seems like he could play a pivotal role once more. If he continues to orchestrate plays with his typical surgical precision, the Avalanche are poised to put on a show that could be hard to counteract.

On the other side of the ice, the Nashville Predators might be feeling a bit of momentum thanks to Filip Forsberg's two-goal performance in his last outing. Forsberg's been quite the spark for the Preds, leading the team not only in goals, with 21, but in assists and overall points as well. With Forsberg playing at this level, you could argue that he’s practically carrying the team on his shoulders. Now, when you consider Forsberg's knack for both setting up plays and finishing them, it stands to reason that he'll be a main point of focus in tonight's battle. The Predators will no doubt be leaning heavily on Forsberg’s leadership and scoring touch to keep the game competitive.

So, who takes home the victory at Bridgestone Arena? While Nashville has shown they'd love to ride the energy of Forsberg’s recent performance, one can't ignore the Avalanche’s overall stronger position within the Central Division. Colorado has already taken two of the games from this regular season series, and they seem to have found a way to keep the Predators at bay. Despite Nashville's tenacity and Forsberg's brilliance when at home, the Avalanche's collective strength could be just too much for Nashville to handle tonight. My gut says the Avalanche will clinch it, maintaining their edge in the division—what do you think?

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