nhl Game Recap
Colorado Ices Boston 4-1 - Recap
Nathan MacKinnon was the difference, potting a pair for Colorado on Saturday as the Avalanche skated off with a 4-1 victory over the Bruins at Ball Arena.
Bettors who backed the Avalanche were rewarded as -253 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.0.
Colorado got goals from Nathan MacKinnon(2), Martin Necas, and Josh Manson in the victory. MacKinnon opened the scoring at 7:08 of the first period.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 13 of 14 Boston shots in the victory.
John Beecher scored for the Bruins, finding the net behind Scott Wedgewood.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 34 of 37 shots for the Bruins, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Colorado went 0-for-5, while the Bruins were 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Colorado outshot Boston 38-14 in the game.
Colorado heads into a battle against the Mammoth. Boston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Utah.