Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates with Samuel Girard (49) after MacKinnon scored against the Nashville Predators during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 14, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)Nathan MacKinnon had three goals and an assist as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 on Friday night to win the Central Division title. Kiefer Sherwood scored twice, Luke Evangelista added one and Kevin Lankinen made 30 saves for the Predators. “These guys have put their heart and soul into this season, this regular season,” Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said. “That’s kind of the summary of the season,” Sherwood said.

Source: The Express Tribune April 15, 2023 14:50 UTC