The Colorado Avalanche jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, defeating the Arizona Coyotes 5-1 to finish off the perfect three-game road trip. The victory puts the Avs ahead of the Winnipeg Jets for third in the ultra-comparative Central Division.
The Avalanche did exactly what you want to do when you’re facing a goalie making his first start in three weeks. Coming out flying, the Avs threw 18 shots at Antti Raanta in the first period, enabling them to jump out to an early lead and coast their way to a victory.