Filip Forsberg, Fedor Svechkov and Nick Blankenburg scored for the Predators (6-12-4), who have lost eight of their past nine (1-6-2). Juuse Saros allowed five goals on 16 shots before being replaced early in the second period by Justus Annunen, who made six saves in relief.

Panthers face league-worst Predators after tough loss to Edmoton, with Florida backup goalie Daniil Tarasov aiming to continue a stretch of strong play.

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros will wear a custom mask against the Colorado Avalanche on Nov. 22 for Hockey Fights Cancer Night.

Beginning yet another weekend back-to-back, the Colorado Avalanche hit the road in search of four points against Central Division foes. First up is the first of four meetings over the next eight weeks with the Nashville Predators. Time: 6:00 p.m. MT Listen: Altitude Sports Radio, 92.5 FM

Alexis Lafreniere had three points as the New York Rangers pulverized the Nashville Predators 6-3 on Nov. 10, spoiling a hat trick for Matthew Wood.

In a YouTube interview with Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas, Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz described how he sees his team.

The Predators (6-11-4) are last in the NHL with 16 points entering their game against the Florida Panthers at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Monday (8 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, SCRIPPS). They finished 30th last season (30-44-8).