nhl Game Recap
Colorado Ices Detroit 6-3 - Recap
Colorado got a pair of goals from Nathan MacKinnon as the Avalanche skated to a 6-3 victory over Detroit on Monday at Pepsi Center.
Colorado was favored by -405 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 6.5.
Nathan MacKinnon(2), Nazem Kadri(2), Matt Nieto, and Ryan Graves each scored for the Avalanche in the victory. Kadri opened the scoring for Colorado.
Pavel Francouz turned in a 22-save effort for the Avalanche.
Detroit got goals from Givani Smith, Dylan Larkin, and Tyler Bertuzzi in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Detroit got a 40-stop effort from Jimmy Howard in the loss.
On the power play, Colorado went 1-for-5, while the Red Wings were 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Detroit lost the shots on goal battle to Colorado by a margin of 46-25.
Colorado looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Flyers. The Red Wings will aim to get back on the winning track at Minnesota.