Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators Head-to-Head

Predators built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 7 of 19 decided meetings (37%) (plus 5 ties). In the shootout era they are 50-39 against each other (56% Predators). 5 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. Postseason history is deep: 10 playoff games between the two franchises. Games average a 2.1-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Avalanche's 5-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Avalanche hold a 13-7 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 2010s produced the deepest sample with 47 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1998, so the rivalry has spanned 28 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Predators won 7-3 on Jan 16, 2026. Through the 2020s Avalanche have led 15-9 between the teams.