nhl Game Recap
Avalanche Down Winnipeg 5-1 - Match Report
The Avalanche earned a 5-1 victory over the Jets on Friday at Canada Life Centre.
Bettors who backed the Avalanche were rewarded as +102 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Mikko Rantanen, Bowen Byram, J.T. Compher, Nathan MacKinnon, and Matt Nieto each scored for the Avalanche in the victory. MacKinnon opened the scoring for Colorado.
Alexandar Georgiev turned in a 26-save effort for the Avalanche.
Mason Appleton scored for the Jets, finding the net behind Alexandar Georgiev.
Winnipeg got a 21-stop effort from Connor Hellebuyck in the loss.
Colorado scored 0 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Winnipeg went 1-for-5 with the man advantage.
Colorado outshot Winnipeg 36-27 in the game.
Next game, Colorado takes its act home to face Calgary looking for another win. For Winnipeg, they head home to face New York.