All Things Avs · Dec 17, 2021
Avalanche falls short against Predators as both teams battle COVID
Nashville Predators left wing Tanner Jeannot (84) watches a shot by left wing Filip Forsberg get past Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz (39) for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Filip Forsberg had two goals and an assist to lead the Nashville Predators over the streaking Colorado Avalanche 5-2 Thursday night in a game between rosters wrecked by COVID-19 outbreaks.
Tanner Jeannot scored and added an assist, and Roman Josi and Mattias Ekholm also scored. Juuse Saros made 24 saves for Nashville, which extended its season-best winning streak to six games. Colton Sissons had three assists.