Saros was "not feeling well" prior to morning skate, according to Predators head coach Andrew Brunette. After not feeling well enough to participate in morning skate, Nashville Predators starting goalie Juuse Saros was ruled out of Friday's game against the Buffalo Sabres, the team announced.

The Nashville Predators signed Juuse Saros to an eight-year contract extension in NHL Free Agency. This move was a massive decision that had a legitimate trickle-down effect, as well. Nashville also had top goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov at the time. The Saros signing led to Askarov requesting trade from the Predators, which he was granted.

The Colorado Avalanche faced the Nashville Predators in Nashville, Tennessee, for the fourth and final time this season. Juuse Saros stood tall and made 31 saves, leading to a 2-1 victory for the Predators.

Juuse Saros made 31 saves as the Nashville Predators defeated the Colorado Avalanche by a 2-1 final on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena. The result sees the Preds bookend the two-week break with a pair of victories as they finish the season series with a 2-1-1 record against the Avs.

NASHVILLE • It wasn't close to the caliber of hockey fans got used to over the last few weeks at the 4 Nations Face-Off, but the Colorado Avalanche played well