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?