nhl Game Recap
Avalanche Down Chicago 4-3 - Match Report
Colorado got a pair of goals from Erik Johnson as the Avalanche skated to a 4-3 victory over Chicago on Tuesday at United Center.
Colorado was favored by -224 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 6.0.
Erik Johnson(2), Alex Newhook, and Cale Makar each scored for the Avalanche in the victory. Johnson opened the scoring for Colorado.
Darcy Kuemper turned in a 28-save effort for the Avalanche.
Chicago got goals from Alex DeBrincat(2), and Jonathan Toews in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 29 of 33 shots for the Blackhawks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Colorado scored 0 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Chicago went 2-for-3 with the man advantage.
Colorado outshot Chicago 33-31 in the game.
Colorado looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Jets. The Blackhawks will aim to get back on the winning track at Arizona.