Jonathan Marchessault put Nashville in front midway through the third period. Luke Schenn’s shot from the right point went wide, but the carom off the back boards came right to Marchessault near the left post, and was able to tuck it into the net before Avs goalie Scott Wedgewood could recover.

The Predators and Penguins have hooked up for a pre-deadline trade involving Michael Bunting, Luke Schenn, and Tommy Novak.

Justin Barron also scored and Juuse ... Saros made 31 saves for the Predators, winners of two straight. Sam Malinski scored and Scott Wedgewood made 15 saves for Colorado, who had their two-game winning streak snapped. Nearing the midway point of the third ...