Avalanche keep goalie-challenged Wild winless in 6-3 victory

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) scores a goal against Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)ST. PAUL, Minn. — Mikko Rantanen scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second period and Nathan Mackinnon had a goal and two assists for the Colorado Avalanche, who beat Minnesota 6-3 on Monday night to keep the Wild winless.

Ben Meyers and Samuel Girard scored in the first period for the Avalanche to put the first start for Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson with his new team in immediate trouble. Josh Manson added an insurance goal for the Avs in the third…