The Series So Far
The Avalanche won Game 1, 9-6, in Denver (5/3).
D Quinn Hughes led the Wild with three points (1-2=3). LW Marcus Johansson, C Ryan Hartman, RW Vladimir Tarasenko, LW Marcus Foligno and RW Mats Zuccarello also scored goals for Minnesota. G Jesper Wallstedt stopped 34-of-42 shots faced for the Wild.
D Devon Toews led Colorado with four points (1-3=4). C Nathan MacKinnon (1-2=3), D Cale Makar (2-1=3), and C Martin Necas (0-3=3) each posted three-point efforts. G Scott Wedgewood saved 30-of-36 shots faced to earn the victory for the Avalanche.