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Nashville Predators: Three up, three down from opening round victory

ByCorey Francis|
DENVER, CO - APRIL 22: Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban, right, #76 and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog #92 hug it out at the end game 6 of round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after the Predators won 5-0 at the Pepsi Center April 22, 2018. The Predators won the series 4-2. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 22: Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban, right, #76 and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog #92 hug it out at the end game 6 of round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after the Predators won 5-0 at the Pepsi Center April 22, 2018. The Predators won the series 4-2. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
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DENVER, CO – APRIL 18: Members of the Nashville Predators congratulate center Colton Sissons (10) following a second period goal during a first round playoff game between the Colorado Avalanche and the visiting Nashville Predators on April 18, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO. (Photo by Russell Lansford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – APRIL 18: Members of the Nashville Predators congratulate center Colton Sissons (10) following a second period goal during a first round playoff game between the Colorado Avalanche and the visiting Nashville Predators on April 18, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO. (Photo by Russell Lansford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Playoff Sissons

When a player is given a nickname, it is often based the name or how they perform. For Colton Sissons, it is when he plays his best. Thus, the name “Playoff Sissons.” The 24-year-old forward continues to show why he earned the nickname.

Sissons led the Nashville Predators with seven points against the series against the Avalanche. The only game Sissons did not earn a point was Game 5 in Nashville. All three of his goals were scored during even-strength. He led the team in primary-points per 60 minutes (4.71) for the series. Sissons was efficient and effective throughout the series. And it was not just on offense.

Sissons was slotted on the third line with Nick Bonino and Austin Watson. The entire line was magnificent. With six goals gained and only one allowed during 5v5 play, the third line propelled the Predators to victory in the series. They suppressed shots and kept the Avalanche from gaining high-danger chances, allowing only 9 all series.

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