Cale Makar leads Avalanche win

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild opened their second-round playoff series with an extraordinary 9-6 shootout.

Cale Makar, returning from a recent injury, led the Avalanche with two critical third-period goals as the teams combined for a 15-goal frenzy.

The high-scoring affair defied the reputations of both organizations for strong defensive play, with 14 different players finding the back of the net.

While the win gives Colorado an early series lead, captain Gabe Landeskog noted that the team has significant defensive adjustments to make before Game 2.