nhl Game Recap
Avalanche Fall 6-5 Against Ottawa - Game Recap
Brady Tkachuk was the difference, potting a pair for Ottawa on Saturday as the Senators skated off with a 6-5 victory over the Avalanche at Canadian Tire Centre.
Ottawa was an underdog by +171 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 6.5.
Brady Tkachuk(2), Tim Stuetzle(2), Josh Norris, and Austin Watson each scored for the Senators in the victory. Tkachuk opened the scoring for Ottawa.
Anton Forsberg turned in a 26-save effort for the Senators.
Gabriel Landeskog, Alex Newhook, Devon Toews, Tyson Jost, and Darren Helm scored for the Avalanche, finding the net behind Anton Forsberg.
Justus Annunen stopped 17 of 19 shots for the Avalanche, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Ottawa scored 1 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Colorado went 1-for-2 with the man advantage.
Ottawa outshot Colorado 34-31 in the game.
Ottawa looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Devils. The Avalanche will aim to get back on the winning track at Philadelphia.