In a recent NHL matchup, the Minnesota Wild faced off against the Colorado Avalanche, securing a 3-1 victory on Monday night.
Yakov Trenin found the back of the net against his old team early in the third period, helping lead the Wild to their win. Jake Middleton contributed with a goal and an assist, while Brock Faber also scored, and Marc-Andre Fleury showcased his skills with 26 saves throughout the game.
The contest was tied going into the third period, but Trenin quickly changed the momentum for Minnesota, scoring just 2:08 in with a direct shot from the slot that beat Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood. Faber added to the lead about a minute later, extending the gap to two goals.
Notably, Nathan MacKinnon, who is leading the NHL in points, had tied the game earlier in the second period with his 18th goal of the season, just 1:08 before the break. The Avalanche were unable to capitalize when Blackwood left the net in the last 3:27 for an extra skater, failing to score any additional goals.
A few key takeaways emerged from the game. For the Wild, missing significant players like captain Jared Spurgeon and top scorer Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota still presented a strong performance on the road, particularly after allowing six goals to Colorado in a prior matchup on January 9. In this game, the Avalanche managed only five shots on goal halfway through and struggled to generate consistent scoring chances. Minnesota’s road record improved to an impressive 17-5-3, the best in the league.
Meanwhile, the Avalanche continued to face challenges on the power play. They failed to register a shot during their first power play opportunity, but did create some chances during their second. Overall, Colorado has netted just seven goals from their last 59 power play opportunities.
A pivotal moment occurred late in the first period when Ryan Hartman made a backhanded pass to David Jiricek in the slot. However, Blackwood made a crucial pad save, keeping the score at 1-0 as the teams went into the second period.
Statistically, the Avalanche managed only 11 shots on goal in the first two periods, but they ramped up their efforts in the third with 16 shots directed at Fleury.
Looking ahead, the Wild will be hosting Utah on Thursday night, while the Avalanche will wrap up their five-game homestand with a game against Winnipeg on Wednesday night.
Yakov Trenin found the back of the net against his old team early in the third period, helping lead the Wild to their win. Jake Middleton contributed with a goal and an assist, while Brock Faber also scored, and Marc-Andre Fleury showcased his skills with 26 saves throughout the game.
The contest was tied going into the third period, but Trenin quickly changed the momentum for Minnesota, scoring just 2:08 in with a direct shot from the slot that beat Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood. Faber added to the lead about a minute later, extending the gap to two goals.
Notably, Nathan MacKinnon, who is leading the NHL in points, had tied the game earlier in the second period with his 18th goal of the season, just 1:08 before the break. The Avalanche were unable to capitalize when Blackwood left the net in the last 3:27 for an extra skater, failing to score any additional goals.
A few key takeaways emerged from the game. For the Wild, missing significant players like captain Jared Spurgeon and top scorer Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota still presented a strong performance on the road, particularly after allowing six goals to Colorado in a prior matchup on January 9. In this game, the Avalanche managed only five shots on goal halfway through and struggled to generate consistent scoring chances. Minnesota’s road record improved to an impressive 17-5-3, the best in the league.
Meanwhile, the Avalanche continued to face challenges on the power play. They failed to register a shot during their first power play opportunity, but did create some chances during their second. Overall, Colorado has netted just seven goals from their last 59 power play opportunities.
A pivotal moment occurred late in the first period when Ryan Hartman made a backhanded pass to David Jiricek in the slot. However, Blackwood made a crucial pad save, keeping the score at 1-0 as the teams went into the second period.
Statistically, the Avalanche managed only 11 shots on goal in the first two periods, but they ramped up their efforts in the third with 16 shots directed at Fleury.
Looking ahead, the Wild will be hosting Utah on Thursday night, while the Avalanche will wrap up their five-game homestand with a game against Winnipeg on Wednesday night.
