The Colorado Avalanche (21-2-6), atop the Central Division with a blistering 10-1-4 road mark and the NHL’s No. 1 offense (3.97 GPG), invade Bridgestone Arena to face the Nashville Predators (10-14-4), who are scrambling for relevance in the standings amid a four-game skid and bottom-10 scoring (2.48 GPG). This rematch—Colorado’s 3-0 shutout victory on Nov. 22—pits Nathan MacKinnon’s MVP-caliber dominance against a Predators blue line desperate to contain the Avalanche’s transition game (No. 3 in rush goals). With Nashville’s penalty kill ranking 28th (76.7%) against Colorado’s lethal power play (28.6%, No. 3), special teams could erupt in a total pushing over. The Avs seek a season sweep; expect Makar-MacKinnon synergy to test Juuse Saros amid Nashville’s injury-thinned depth.
Game Details
Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee
Puckdrop: 9:30 p.m. ET
Broadcast: TNT / HBO Max / truTV / ALT
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home Record | Road Record | Central Division Stand |
| Colorado Avalanche | 21-2-6 | 11-1-2 | 10-1-4 | 1st |
| Nashville Predators | 10-14-4 | 6-8-2 | 4-6-2 | 7th |
Colorado boasts the league’s best points percentage (.833) and +41 differential, ranking No. 2 in shots per game (33.1). Nashville languishes at No. 31 in GPG and No. 25 in GAA (3.40), with a -26 mark.
Injury Report
Injuries sting Nashville’s forward and defensive corps more severely, forcing over-reliance on veterans like Roman Josi (27+ minutes lately), while Colorado monitors its backup netminder.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury Details | Estimated Return |
| Colorado Avalanche | Gavin Brindley | C | Out (IR) | Lower Body | December 9 |
| Logan O’Connor | RW | Out (IR-LT) | Hip | December 13 | |
| Scott Wedgewood | G | Day-to-Day | Undisclosed | December 9 | |
| Nashville Predators | Cole Smith | LW | Out (IR) | Upper Body | TBD |
| Justin Barron | D | Out (IR) | Lower Body | December 15 | |
| Zachary L’Heureux | LW | Out (IR) | Lower Body | December 9 | |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | RW | Out (IR) | Upper Body | February 26 | |
| Nick Perbix | D | Day-to-Day | Upper Body | December 9 |
Brindley’s absence (4G-3A in 18 GP) thins Colorado’s bottom-six; O’Connor’s LTIR (soft tissue/hip) adds uncertainty to wing depth. Nashville’s Barron (0G-4A) and Wiesblatt (1G-3A) exacerbate blue-line woes, while L’Heureux’s rookie promise is shelved.
Recent Team Forms
Colorado’s road mastery (10-1-4) fuels a four-game win streak, outscoring foes 15-9 with shutdown defense (2.0 GA in last three). Nashville’s skid (0-4-0) has yielded 18 goals against, highlighting goaltending volatility (Saros .893 SV% in December).
Colorado Avalanche Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Notes |
| Dec. 7 | @ PHI | W 3-2 | MacKinnon 2A; Blackwood 25 saves, rally from 2-1 down |
| Dec. 6 | @ NYR | W 3-2 OT | MacKinnon GWG; 0/2 PP but 42 SOG overwhelm |
| Dec. 4 | @ NYI | L 3-6 | Sole loss; Necas-like burst from Isles, 38 SOG |
| Dec. 2 | vs. VAN | W 3-1 | Makar 2A; Strong PK (1/1), 31 SOG |
| Nov. 29 | vs. MTL | W 7-2 | Offensive clinic; 1/4 PP, 36 SOG |
Form: 4-1-0 (ATS: 4-1). Avalanche 9-1-0 in last 10, averaging 3.8 GPG.
Nashville Predators Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Notes |
| Dec. 6 | @ CAR | L 3-6 | Forsberg G; Saros pulled after 4GA, defensive meltdown |
| Dec. 4 | @ FLA | W 2-1 OT | Saros 35 saves; Clutch OT win pre-skid |
| Dec. 2 | vs. CGY | W 5-1 | O’Reilly 2A; 0/3 PP but dominant shots (28-28) |
| Nov. 29 | vs. WPG | L 2-5 | Evangelista G; 1/4 PP, 23 SOG |
| Nov. 28 | @ CHI | W 4-3 | Haula GWG; Comeback, 29 SOG |
Form: 2-3-0 (ATS: 2-3). Predators 2-3 SU in last five home, averaging 3.2 GA/GP on skid.
Series History
Since Nashville’s 1998 inception, Colorado holds a slim regular-season edge (44-50-5-1 overall), but the Predators lead all-time including playoffs (55-50-5). Avalanche have won four of the last six, including a 3-0 blanking on Nov. 22.
All-Time Regular Season: Avalanche lead 44-50-5-1 (46.5% win rate)
Last 10 Meetings: Avalanche 6-4-0
Recent Results:
Nov. 22, 2025: Avalanche 3-0 (at NSH; shutout)
Feb. 22, 2025: Predators 2-1 (at NSH)
Dec. 14, 2024: Avalanche 5-2 (vs. NSH)
Nov. 11, 2024: Avalanche 3-2 (vs. NSH)
Nov. 2, 2024: Predators 5-2 (at NSH)
Mar. 30, 2024: Avalanche 7-4 (vs. NSH)
Series averages 6.2 goals, with overs in 6 of last 10. Home teams have won 7 of last 8; Avalanche 4-1 SU in last five road vs. Nashville.
Key Player Matchups
Colorado’s stars feast on Nashville’s depleted D; watch for rush threats vs. forecheck battles.
Nathan MacKinnon (COL, 24G-25A-49P) vs. Ryan O’Reilly (NSH, 9G-12A-21P): MacKinnon’s league-leading pace (1.69 PPG) shreds PKs; O’Reilly’s two-way anchor (58.3% FO) shadows, but MacK has 7P in last five vs. NSH. Edge: Avalanche—MacK’s rush dominance.
Cale Makar (COL, 10G-26A-36P) vs. Roman Josi (NSH, 8G-15A-23P): Makar’s puck-moving (team-high 26A) exploits gaps; Josi’s veteran shot (2.1 SOG/GP) counters on PP. Edge: Toss-up; Makar’s +15 rating.
Mikko Rantanen (COL, 15G-18A-33P) vs. Filip Forsberg (NSH, 11G-10A-21P): Rantanen’s finishing (GWG vs. NYR) vs. Forsberg’s grit (G vs. CAR). Edge: Avalanche—Rantanen’s 5P in last four H2H.
Goalie Duel: Mackenzie Blackwood/Scott Wedgewood (COL, .920 SV%) vs. Juuse Saros (NSH, .893 SV%): Blackwood’s road poise (2.21 GAA) vs. Saros’ slump (3.04 GAA). Edge: Avalanche.
Betting Trends
Puck Line: Colorado 10-7 ATS as road favorites; Nashville 4-6 ATS at home.
Total: 6 to 6.5 (O +100 to +114; U -120 to -135). Overs in 6 of last 10 H2H; Avalanche overs in 7 of last 10 road (avg. 6.8 goals).
Other Trends:
Avalanche: 18-8-2 SU as favorites; Over in 6 of last 8 vs. Central.
Predators: 2-8 SU in last 10; Under 3-1 in last 4 vs. COL.
Game Odds
Colorado Avalanche – 205
Nashville Predators 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, December 8, 2025
