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Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 4
Avalanche set franchise and NHL records in 9-6 Game 1 win
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 4

Avalanche set franchise and NHL records in 9-6 Game 1 win

14 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 4
  • Colorado scored a playoff-record nine goals against Minnesota, while the teams' 15 combined goals set a franchise high and MacKinnon's empty-netter sealed both marks.
  • The Avalanche also became the first NHL playoff team to lead by three, fall behind, then still win by at least three goals.
  • Seven Colorado players had multiple points, four defencemen scored for the first time in franchise playoff history, and the win gave the Avalanche a 1-0 series lead.
Can the Wild's depleted defense possibly contain the Avalanche after a historic 15-goal opener?
After allowing nine goals, can rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt mentally rebound to steal a win on the road?