nhl Game Recap
Colorado Avalanche vs Anaheim Ducks Wrap - Colorado Wins 5-4
Mikko Rantanen scored a pair of goals against the Ducks as Colorado handed Anaheim a 5-4 defeat on Sunday at Honda Center.
Bettors who backed the Avalanche were rewarded as -324 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Colorado got goals from Mikko Rantanen(2), Nathan MacKinnon(2), and J.T. Compher in the victory. Compher opened the scoring at 10:15 of the first period.
Pavel Francouz stopped 19 of 23 Anaheim shots in the victory.
Anaheim got goals from Frank Vatrano(2), Brett Leason, and Adam Henrique in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Lukas Dostal stopped 41 of 46 shots for the Ducks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Colorado scored 3 times on 8 chances on the power play, while Anaheim went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Colorado outshot Anaheim 46-23 in the game.
Colorado looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Oilers. The Ducks will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Vancouver.