Fifteen goals were scored in a bizarre Game 1 between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild.
Devon Toews had four points, and six other Avs players had multipoint nights in the 9-6 win. Nick Blankenburg and Sam Malinski scored their first career playoff goals.
The Avs were strong offensively but lacked on the defensive side of their game, including goaltender Scott Wedgewood.
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“It wasn’t his best. That being said, on the defensive side of things, it was probably no one on our team’s best. I group him in with the rest of the team. We have to get better, and we’ll do that for Game 2,” head coach Jared Bednar said. “But he’s been great for us. Gave us a chance to win. Give us a chance to win tonight.”
Cale Makar was injured in the first period after a hit into the boards and an odd landing. He returned to the ice in the second to finish the game with two goals and an assist.
Mile High Sports’ Colleen Flynn breaks down the odd Stanley Cup Playoff victory in “Wake the Puck Up.”
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