Predators Knock Avalanche Out Of Playoffs

DENVER (AP) Colorado had speed and youth. Nashville brought experience and know-how.
It was plain to see which won out – this time.
Mattias Ekholm ignited the offense early with the first goal by a Nashville defenseman in the series, Pekka Rinne stopped 22 shots and the top-seeded Predators advanced to the second round with a 5-0 victory over the Avalanche in Game 6 on Sunday night.
Austin Watson, Filip Forsberg, Nick Bonino and Viktor Arvidsson also scored to help the Predators move on to