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Colorado Avalanche vs Arizona Coyotes Wrap - Arizona Wins 2-1

Arizona got a 42-save performance from Karel Vejmelka as the Coyotes handed Colorado a 2-1 loss on Thursday at Gila River Arena.

The Coyotes were a +324 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 6.5.

Arizona got goals from Loui Eriksson, and Nick Schmaltz in the victory. Eriksson opened the scoring at 18:11 of the second period.

Karel Vejmelka stopped 42 of 43 Colorado shots in the victory.

Colorado got a goal from Devon Toews in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Pavel Francouz stopped 27 of 29 shots for the Avalanche, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

Arizona scored 0 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Colorado went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.

Colorado outshot Arizona 43-29 in the game.

Arizona looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Senators. The Avalanche will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Calgary.