One weekend ago was a low point in this up-and-down Colorado Avalanche season. This one is going to feel a lot better.
The Avs, buoyed by a dominant second period, 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.
It was also the second straight impressive performance at home against a likely Stanley Cup playoff team, which came directly after back-to-back losses last weekend to a pair of clubs that are likely to be at home when the postseason begins.