Stamkos wins it in OT as Predators beat Avalanche 3-2

Steven Stamkos scored 2:18 into overtime to give the Predators a 3-2 win over the Avalanche at Ball Arena. His ninth goal of the season came on a slap shot, set up by Roman Josi and Ryan O'Reilly.

O'Reilly was the player of the game with two assists and two shots on goal, a Chirp Rating of 8.0. He set up the first goal of the night. Ross Colton scored on a backhand at 4:01 of the first period to make it 1-0. Jaden Schwartz answered at 9:11 with a snap shot to tie it 1-1. Vitali Pinchuk put Nashville back in front at 14:34 with a backhand, 2-1.

Parker Kelly tied it 2-2 for Colorado at 5:08 of the second period. Neither team scored in the third, and Stamkos ended it in overtime.

Nashville moves to 7-4-5 with 19 points. Colorado is 9-6-2 with 20 points. Chirp's Sim had the Avalanche at 60% before the game, but the Predators took the extra point and the win.