ST. LOUIS -- The Colorado Avalanche eliminated the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 of their Western Conference series Friday night thanks to a critical save -- not from goalie Darcy Kuemper but on a "heroic block" from defenseman Josh Manson.
"Manson's save is one of the biggest of the game," coach Jared Bednar said after the 3-2 win. "It kept us within striking distance. It's the type of desperation and sacrifice that you need from your guys this time of year."
With less than three minutes remaining in the second period, the Blues had a power play and all the momentum.