Predators beat Avs in OT for seventh win in a row

Knowing when to call your timeout is vital for any coach. Nashville coach Barry Trotz made the most of his on Wednesday night. (NHL.com)

Trotz called his timeout after Colorado scored three unanswered goals in the second period — and the strategy worked perfectly. Shea Weber tied the game before the period ended, and David Legwand’s goal 3:07 into OT gave the Predators a 4-3 win over the Avalanche, extending their winning streak to seven games.

The streak was in jeopardy when Nashville blew a 2-0 lead, but the timeout allowed the players to regroup.

“We just stopped skating when we had the lead,” Trotz said.

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