nhl Game Recap
Avalanche Down New York 5-4 - Match Report
Cale Makar was the difference, potting a pair for Colorado on Monday as the Avalanche skated off with a 5-4 victory over the Islanders at UBS Arena.
Colorado won as a -190 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Colorado got goals from Cale Makar(2), Nathan MacKinnon, Devon Toews, and J.T. Compher in the victory. Makar opened the scoring at 14:18 of the first period.
Pavel Francouz turned in a 32-save effort for the Avalanche.
New York got goals from Anders Lee(2), Casey Cizikas, and Brock Nelson in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Semyon Varlamov stopped 44 of 49 shots for the Islanders, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Colorado went 1-for-3, while the Islanders were 2-for-4 with the man advantage.
New York lost the shots on goal battle to Colorado by a margin of 49-36.
Colorado looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Devils. The Islanders will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Columbus.