O'Reilly scores shootout winner as Predators defeat Avalanche 4

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ryan O'Reilly scored the only goal in a shootout to give the Nashville Predators a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. Jonathan Marchessault, Reid Schaefer and Brady Skjei scored in regulation for the Predators (11-14-4), who have won three of four. Juuse Saros made 39 saves. Brock Nelson, Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar scored for the NHL-leading Avalanche (21-2-7), who dropped to 0-4 in shootouts this season. Scott Wedgewood stopped 26 shots in regulation and overtime. With the game tied 2-all, Skjei's shot from the right point through traffic beat a screened Wedgewood on the far side with 7:02 remaining in the third period. With the Avalanche trailing late and Wedgewood pulled for an extra attacker, Makar scored a power-play goal with eight seco