Avalanche at Predators 4/20/18 - NHL Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/08/2019 at 8:43 AM ET

The Nashville Predators head back home for game 5 in hopes to end their round one series against the Colorado Avalanche. The Predators beat the Avalanche in both game in Nashville this series outscoring them 10-6. Nashville only had 9 loses at home this season and have won 6 of their last 8 games played on a Friday.

Pekka Rinne will take his spot in the goal for the Predators. Rinne has allowed 4 goals in two games and 2 goals in the other two this series. The Nashville Predators ranked 2nd in the NHL in goals allowed per game.
The Colorado Avalanche will leave it all on the ice in game 5 with hopes to stay alive. The Avalanche posted a losing road record this season and were outplayed in both away games during this series. Colorado has struggled in recent history to find wins when in Nashville.

Andrew Hammond will make the start in the goal for the Avalanche. Hammond replaced injured Bernier in game 4 and turned away all the 8 shots he faced. Hammond has just 5 starts in his NHL career and is 0-2 in playoff games.

The Avalanche are asked to do a lot on Friday with an inexperienced goaltender. Colorado struggles on the road and will be in a very hostile environment on Friday night. Lay the -1.5 goals with confidence. Nashville wins 4-2 and ends this series.

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