It was a lackadaisical start for the Avalanche, not unlike their start to the Sunday afternoon game against Arizona.Īnd the Ducks took advantage of some of the top guys on the Avalanche not playing at their best early.ġ2 minutes into the game, Cale Makar went to pass it up the middle in the defensive zone to Nathan MacKinnon, but his pass was behind the star center. That’s all any team wants at this stage of the season. The Avalanche now control their own destiny.
A regulation or overtime win would move the Avalanche into sole possession of first place in the Central Division. It just so happens that’s who they play next, as the Wild come to town Wednesday night.
With the win, the Avalanche move one point behind the Wild for second in the Central Division. Nathan MacKinnon, Bowen Byram and Cale Makar led the way with two points each, and Jonas Johansson played well in net, stopping 29 of the 30 shots he faced. The Avalanche did what they were expected to do on Monday night, recovering from a slow start and dominating the Anaheim Ducks on their way to an easy 5-1 victory on the road.
The Minnesota Wild ruined the chances for the Colorado Avalanche to move into first place on Monday night in the Central.īut on Wednesday, the Avalanche have a chance to take care of business themselves.
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