Avalanche depth helps them grab 3-1 series lead over Wild, with chance to clinch at home
The Colorado Avalanche have showcased their depth against Minnesota, not just relying on stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar.
Players such as Ross Colton, Parker Kelly, and Jack Drury have become key contributors.
The Avalanche lead the Wild 3-1 in their second-round playoff series, with Game 5 on Wednesday at Ball Arena.
They've scored 20 goals from 15 different players, matching a playoff record.
Coach Jared Bednar trusts his fourth line in crucial moments.
The Avalanche have won seven of their first eight postseason games, aiming for their first home series win since 2008.
- Avs start Blackwood in goal as Manson returns, Lehkonen sits Associated Press —
- Nathan MacKinnon bloodied by puck, returns and scores to lift Avalanche USA Today —
- Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series ABC News —
- Avs bounce back to beat Wild 5-2 and take 3-1 series lead Associated Press —
- Avalanche have chance to clinch rare series win at home in Game 5 The Globe and Mail —