Stamkos ties NHL power-play record in overtime win over Colorado
The veteran forward's 247th man-advantage goal gave Nashville a 3-2 victory, snapping a two-game losing streak against the Avalanche.
By Amina Howard ·
Steven Stamkos scored a power-play goal with 2:18 remaining in overtime to lead the Nashville Predators past the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Thursday night.
The goal marked Stamkos' 247th career power-play tally, tying Luc Robitaille for fifth-most in NHL history. Stamkos also drew the minor penalty that led to the decisive score.
Nashville secured its second victory over Colorado this season. Ross Colton scored against his former team, while Vitali Pinchuk recorded his first career goal. The 24-year-old Pinchuk took a 2-1 lead in the opening period with a backhanded shot that went over Mackenzie Blackwood's shoulder. He had previously hit the post on an earlier attempt.
Justus Annunen made 30 saves for the winning team. The Avalanche found the net through Jaden Schwartz and Parker Kelly. Blackwood stopped 22 of 25 shots facing. Nazem Kadri also blocked a puck near the net to prevent a goal.
The teams combined for poor power-play efficiency, with Nashville going 1-for-5 and Colorado 0-for-3. Nashville blocked 25 shots in total. A video tribute aired on the arena screen for Colton and Jack Drury, both of whom were traded from Colorado to Nashville in June.
Chris MacFarland, the Predators president and general manager, watched the game after spending 11 seasons in the Colorado front office. Nathan MacKinnon played in his 967th career game, tying Adam Foote for the third-most appearances in franchise history. The Predators will host St. Louis on Saturday, while the Avalanche will host Detroit the same night.
