nhl Game Recap
Avalanche Down Anaheim 5-1 - Match Report
The Avalanche earned a 5-1 victory over the Ducks on Monday at Honda Center.
Bettors who backed the Avalanche were rewarded as -260 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.5.
Colorado got goals from Samuel Girard, Nathan MacKinnon, Jack Johnson, Valeri Nichushkin, and Bowen Byram in the victory. Byram opened the scoring at 15:43 of the first period.
Jonas Johansson turned in a 29-save effort for the Avalanche.
Anaheim got a goal from Derek Grant in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
John Gibson stopped 39 of 44 shots for the Ducks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Colorado scored 1 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Anaheim went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Colorado outshot Anaheim 44-30 in the game.
Colorado heads into a battle against the Wild. Anaheim, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seattle.