Avalanche Take 3-1 Lead Into Game 5 Against the Wild
Colorado scored twice in the third period and got 29 saves from Jesper Wallstedt as Minnesota fell behind 3-1 in the best-of-seven series.
- On Monday, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2, advancing to a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven Stanley Cup Playoffs series and forcing Minnesota to face elimination.
- The Colorado Avalanche welcomed back Josh Manson and Joel Kiviranta for Game 4, though Artturi Lehkonen and Sam Malinski remained sidelined with upper-body injuries; Minnesota continued without Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin.
- Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood recorded 19 saves in his first postseason start, while fourth-liner Parker Kelly broke a 2-2 tie late in the third period with the eventual game-winner for the Avalanche.
- With Minnesota trailing late, Nathan MacKinnon and Brock Nelson scored empty-net goals to seal the victory; the teams now head to Ball Arena in Denver for Game 5 on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Central.
- The Avalanche rank first in the NHL with 298 total goals, averaging 3.6 per game this season, and now hold a commanding 3-1 advantage in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Avs depth helps them grab a 3-1 series lead over Wild
The Colorado Avalanche have showcased their depth against Minnesota, not just relying on stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. Players such as Ross Colton, Parker Kelly, and Jack Drury have become key contributors.
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 (0-1, 1-0, 4-1) away from home in the Stanley Cup and took a three-to-one lead in the Western Conference second round series.
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