# Stamkos’ Overtime Power-Play Goal Lifts Predators Over Avalanche

Nashville won 3–2 in Denver as Steven Stamkos tied Luc Robitaille for fifth on the NHL’s career power-play goals list.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-11-06T06:09:50.135Z
Updated: 2026-11-06T06:09:50.135Z
Section: Sports
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/predators-avalanche-stamkos-overtime-november-5-2026

Steven Stamkos scored a power-play goal 2:18 into overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 3–2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, November 5, in Denver, Colorado.

The winner was Stamkos’ 247th career power-play goal, tying Luc Robitaille for fifth on the NHL’s all-time list. Nashville earned its third consecutive victory.

Justus Annunen stopped 30 shots against his former team. Ross Colton also scored against Colorado, while Vitali Pinchuk recorded his first NHL goal.

Colton opened the scoring in the first period. Jaden Schwartz answered for Colorado before Pinchuk restored Nashville’s advantage with a backhand shot. Parker Kelly tied the game in the second period, and neither team scored in the third.

Colorado’s Devon Toews took a hooking penalty in overtime. Nashville used the four-on-three advantage to set up Stamkos’ deciding shot.

Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves for Colorado, which extended its home point streak to six games despite the loss.

Nashville hosts St. Louis on Saturday. Colorado stays home to face Detroit on Saturday night.

Sources:
- Associated Press via The Hour: https://www.thehour.com/sports/article/steven-stamkos-scores-ot-winner-on-the-power-play-22515929.php
- Field Level Media via Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/sports/nhl/steven-stamkos-ot-power-play-goal-carries-predators-past-avalanche--flm-2026-11-06/

## Sources
- Associated Press via The Hour: https://www.thehour.com/sports/article/steven-stamkos-scores-ot-winner-on-the-power-play-22515929.php
- Field Level Media via Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/sports/nhl/steven-stamkos-ot-power-play-goal-carries-predators-past-avalanche--flm-2026-11-06/