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Avalanche take 3-0 series lead over Preds with 7-3 win

Mark Zaleski/AP

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) is congratulated after scoring his third goal of the game during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

By: The Associated Press

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gabriel Landeskog scored twice in the second period, and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 7-3 for a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference series.

Landeskog also had two assists. Nazem Kadri and Devon Toews each added a goal and an assist.

Artturi Lehkonen and Nathan MacKinnon scored a power-play goal apiece as Colorado pushed Nashville to the brink of elimination.

Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper was hurt with a minute left in the first period.

The Predators have never been swept in 14 previous playoff appearances.

Game 4 is Monday night in Nashville.