Samuel Girard steals puck in overtime and scores on breakaway as Avalanche beat Predators 3-2

On November 12, 2024By Littum

DENVER (AP) — Samuel Girard stole the puck and scored his first goal of the season on a breakaway 2:47 into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Monday night.

Girard was mobbed by teammates on the ice after hitting Juuse Saros with a shot in the corner of the net.

Colorado defenseman Devon Toews also got his first goal of the season and Mikko Rantanen also scored.

Both goaltenders were outstanding down the stretch and into overtime. Alexandar Georgiev and Saros each made 29 saves.

Luke Evangelista and Colton Sissons scored for the Predators, who opened a five-game hitting streak.

Takeaways

Predators: There’s something about Colorado that brings out the best in Sissons. The striker has scored his only two goals this season against Colorado.

Avalanche: Nathan MacKinnon averted a potentially scary situation when he ran into Filip Forsberg at center ice in the second period and his leg flew into the air. MacKinnon was able to get back up and continue playing.

Key moment

The visor/face of Nashville’s Michael McCarron appeared to smash into the boards after a hit by Rantanen midway through the third period. McCarron stayed on the ice as the Avalanche went the other way, but the game was stopped to check on him.

The officials reviewed the hit as Rantanen was sent to the penalty box for boarding. Nashville did not score on the ensuing power play. Both teams finished 0 for 2 on the power play.

Key state

MacKinnon had an assist on Rantanen’s goal to give him at least a point in all 16 games this season. Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was held without a point for just the second time this season.

The Avalanche host the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, while the Predators continue their trip on Thursday in Edmonton.

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