nhl Game Recap
Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche Wrap - Colorado Wins 5-2
Colorado earned a 5-2 victory over Minnesota behind a 2-goal performance from Ross Colton on Friday at Ball Arena.
Colorado won as a -325 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Ross Colton(2), Valeri Nichushkin, Jack Drury, and Jonathan Drouin each scored for the Avalanche in the victory. Nichushkin opened the scoring for Colorado.
MacKenzie Blackwood turned in a 18-save effort for the Avalanche.
Minnesota got goals from Vinnie Hinostroza, and Mats Zuccarello in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Minnesota got a 25-stop effort from Filip Gustavsson in the loss.
Colorado scored 2 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Minnesota went 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Minnesota lost the shots on goal battle to Colorado by a margin of 30-20.
Colorado looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Penguins. The Wild will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Boston.