Toews’ goal was crucial in helping Colorado to a 3-2 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators. The Avs were trailing 1-0 at the time and ended up scoring again to take a 2-1 lead.

Devon Toews scored twice, Mackenzie Blackwood made 26 saves and the Avalanche scratched out its 25th win in 41 games, a 3-1 victory at Ball Arena. “(We’ve come) a long ways,” Toews said.

DENVER — Devon Toews scored 4:23 into overtime after Artturi Lehkonen tied the game late in regulation, and the Colorado Avalanche began a five-game homestand with a 3-2 win over the New York ...