Nathan MacKinnon bloodied by puck, returns and scores to lift Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon was hit by a teammate's clearing attempt.
He returned after intermission and scored an empty net goal.
- Avs start Blackwood in goal as Manson returns, Lehkonen sits Associated Press —
- Avalanche have chance to clinch rare series win at home in Game 5 The Globe and Mail —
- 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 —
- 'It was brain fog': Wild own up to Game 4 dud — and know what must change with season on line The New York Times —