Denver Post · Jan 20, 2025
Avalanche offense sputters in loss to shorthanded Wild
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno, front left, passes the puck as Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, back left, and goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood defend in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)For the second time in less than two weeks, the Colorado Avalanche had a chance to gain ground on a wounded Minnesota Wild team.
The first meeting was one of the best performances of the season for the Avalanche. What transpired Monday afternoon at Ball Arena would be much closer to the bottom of that list.