nhl Game Recap
Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers Wrap - Colorado Wins 5-4
Cale Makar scored twice to lead the Avalanche over Edmonton 5-4 on Friday at Rogers Place.
Bettors who backed the Avalanche were rewarded as +160 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Cale Makar(2), Martin Necas, Artturi Lehkonen, and Nathan MacKinnon each scored for the Avalanche in the victory. MacKinnon opened the scoring for Colorado.
MacKenzie Blackwood turned in a 23-save effort for the Avalanche.
Leon Draisaitl(2), and Corey Perry(2) scored for the Oilers, finding the net behind MacKenzie Blackwood.
Edmonton got a 17-stop effort from Calvin Pickard in the loss.
Colorado scored 1 times on 5 chances on the power play, while Edmonton went 2-for-4 with the man advantage.
Edmonton lost the shots on goal battle to Colorado by a margin of 31-27.
Next game, Colorado takes its act on the road to face Nashville looking for another win. For Edmonton, they head on the road to face Philadelphia.