Jonathan Marchessault scored at 9:11 of the third period to give the Nashville Predators a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night.

The Nashville Predators signed Juuse Saros to an eight-year contract extension in NHL Free Agency. This move was a massive decision that had a legitimate trickle-down effect, as well. Nashville also had top goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov at the time. The Saros signing led to Askarov requesting trade from the Predators, which he was granted.

Former Predators goalie Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves, including the dagger in overtime, to propel Finland to a 4-3 win over Sweden Saturday afternoon.

The Colorado Avalanche faced the Nashville Predators in Nashville, Tennessee, for the fourth and final time this season. Juuse Saros stood tall and made 31 saves, leading to a 2-1 victory for the Predators.

Juuse Saros made 31 saves as the Nashville Predators defeated the Colorado Avalanche by a 2-1 final on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena. The result sees the Preds bookend the two-week break with a pair of victories as they finish the season series with a 2-1-1 record against the Avs.