Parker Kelly had a goal and an assist, and Nikolai Kovalenko scored for the Avalanche (9-9-0), who had won three straight. Justus Annunen allowed three goals on six shots before being replaced at 1:53 of the second period by Trent Miner, who made 12 saves in his NHL debut.

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