The Colorado Avalanche will face off against the Nashville Predators in a matchup that highlights contrasting team performances this season. The Avalanche enter the game with a record of 33 wins, 22 losses, and 2 overtime losses, currently sitting fourth in their division. They are riding a two-game winning streak, bolstered by standout performances from Nathan MacKinnon, who leads the team with 87 points, and Mikko Rantanen, who has contributed 64 points.
In contrast, the Predators hold a record of 19 wins, 28 losses, and 7 overtime losses, placing them seventh in their division. They are coming off a recent victory, but have faced challenges with injuries, including the absence of key players like Jeremy Lauzon and Zachary L’Heureux. Filip Forsberg remains a bright spot for Nashville, leading the team with 53 points. This game promises to be a critical test for both teams as they navigate their respective challenges.
Colorado Avalanche at Nashville Predators Game Information
Game Date: February 22, 2025
Game Time: 06:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network South, Altitude Sports
Location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Nashville Predators Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 19-28-7
Conference Record: 14-16-3
Division Record: 7-7-2
Streak: 1 win
Colorado Avalanche Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 33-22-2
Conference Record: 19-13-1
Division Record: 8-8-1
Streak: 2 win
Stat Leaders
Nashville Predators (19-28-7, #7 in division)
Goals Leader: Filip Forsberg, 21G, 32A, 53 PTS
Assists Leader: Filip Forsberg, 21G, 32A, 53 PTS
Points Leader: Filip Forsberg, 21G, 32A, 53 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Michael McCarron, 59 PIM
Goalie: Justus Annunen, 7-3-0, 2.93 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Colorado Avalanche (33-22-2, #4 in division)
Goals Leader: Mikko Rantanen, 25G, 39A, 64 PTS
Assists Leader: Nathan MacKinnon, 21G, 66A, 87 PTS
Points Leader: Nathan MacKinnon, 21G, 66A, 87 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Miles Wood, 44 PIM
Goalie: Mackenzie Blackwood, 14-6-2, 2.13 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Nashville Predators Injury Report
Jeremy Lauzon – Lower-body (Out) – The Predators announced on Tuesday (Feb. 18) that Lauzon will miss 4-6 months with a lower-body injury.
Zachary L’Heureux – Upper Body (Out) – The Nashville Predators placed F Zachary L’Heureux on injured reserve on Friday (Feb. 21) and is week-to-week.
Adam Wilsby – Upper-body (Out) – The Nashville Predators placed D Adam Wilsby on injured reserve on Friday (Feb. 21) and will miss the remainder of the season.
Luke Evangelista – Lower Body (Day To Day) – Evangelista did not play in Saturday’s (Feb. 8) game against the Sabres.
Austin Roest – Undisclosed (Out) – The Nashville Predators placed F Austin Roest on injured reserve non-roster list on Sunday (Sept. 29).
Colorado Avalanche Injury Report
Tucker Poolman – Head (Out For Season) – The Colorado Avalanche placed D Tucker Poolman on long-term injured reserve. He didn’t play in 2023-24 due to migraines and won’t be available for the 2024-25 campaign either.
Scott Wedgewood – Upper Body (Day To Day) – Wedgewood did not play in Friday’s (Feb. 7) game versus the Oilers.
Josh Manson – Lower-body (Day To Day) – Manson will not travel with the Avalanche during their upcoming two-game road trip that starts Saturday (Feb. 22) in Nashville, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
Valeri Nichushkin – Lower Body (Out) – Nichushkin remains on Injured Reserve and will not travel with the Avalanche during their two-game road trip that starts Saturday (Feb. 22) in Nashville, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
Gabriel Landeskog – Knee (Out) – Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said on Thursday (Jan. 2) that Landeskog remains without a timetable to return, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.