MacKenzie Blackwood made 35 saves to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night.

NASHVILLE -- Mackenzie Blackwood made 35 saves, and the Colorado Avalanche extended their winning streak to eight games with a 3-0 win against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday. It was Blackwood’s first shutout in his fourth start of the season.

Jonathan Marchessault believes he's doing everything he can to score goals for the Nashville Predators. Andrew Brunette agrees, even after a 3-0 loss.

The Colorado Avalanche will attempt to keep their seven-game win streak going when they visit the Nashville Predators

With Josi returning to the Nashville lineup, Justin Barron and Adam Wilsby were healthy scratches on the backend. The Predators begin Thanksgiving week by hosting the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers on Monday night at Bridgestone Arena before facing Detroit, Chicago and Winnipeg in the days ahead.

The Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks meet Sunday. Puck drop from United Center in Chicago, Illinois, is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

Blackwood picked a great time to have his best game of the young season Saturday night. The Colorado Avalanche struggled at times in front of him, but Blackwood was outstanding with 35 saves in a 3-0 victory against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena.