Buoyed by a dominant second period, the Avs defeated the Minnesota Wild, 5-2, on Friday night at Ball Arena. Ross Colton had two goals and a three-point night, while Oliver Kylington added two assists as the Avs got multiple goals from depth scorers for a second straight contest.
The Wild have been the league's best road team for most of the season but have lost four of their last five away from home.
Ingrid Andress took another shot at "The Star Spangled Banner" at an NHL game with hopes to redeem herself for her performance at the MLB Home Run Derby.
The Colorado Avalanche have made another splash ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring defenseman Ryan Lindgren and forward Jimmy Vesey from the New York Rangers.