The first 25 minutes of the contest between the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators was as expected. A tight back-and-forth affair that featured two of the top teams in the Central Division trading goals.
It didn't stay that way as Colorado broke the game open with a historic middle frame.
The Avalanche scored six unanswered goals in the second period to run away with a 9-4 victory over the Predators on Thursday night at Pepsi Center. Seven different players found the back of the net for Colorado, which snapped a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).
"It doesn't happen too often," said Andre Burakovsky, who tied a career high with three points in the outing. "Whenever it happens, you just got to enjoy it. It was fun to see so many guys score, and that's what we need. We need everyone on this team."
Avs Set Franchise Records With Six-Goal Second Period
Colorado rallies to win big against the Nashville Predators
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