nhl Game Recap
Avalanche vs Red Wings Final: 2-1 - Recap
The Red Wings came up short Monday against the Avalanche, falling 2-1.
The Avalanche were a -280 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 5.5.
Colorado got goals from Vladislav Namestnikov, and Logan O'Connor in the victory. Namestnikov opened the scoring at 12:50 of the first period.
Michael Hutchinson turned in a 17-save effort for the Avalanche.
Detroit got a goal from Anthony Mantha in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Jonathan Bernier stopped 25 of 27 shots for the Red Wings, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Colorado scored 0 times on 4 chances on the power play, while Detroit went 0-for-4 with the man advantage.
Colorado outshot Detroit 27-18 in the game.
Colorado looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Ducks. The Red Wings will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Chicago.