nhl Game Recap
Avalanche Fall 2-1 Against New York - Game Recap
It came down to a shootout and Igor Shesterkin foiled the opposition in a 2-1 victory for New York over Colorado Friday.
Bettors who backed the Rangers were rewarded as -153 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 5.5.
Braden Schneider scored for the Rangers in the victory. Schneider opened the scoring for New York.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 of 42 Colorado shots in the victory.
Colorado got a goal from Mikko Rantanen in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Alexandar Georgiev stopped 28 of 29 shots for the Avalanche, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
New York scored 0 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Colorado went 0-for-1 with the man advantage.
Colorado outshot New York 42-29 in the game.
New York heads into a battle against the Devils. Colorado, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. Louis.