DENVER — Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie had an extraordinary game Friday. There's probably no name for it — like a Gordie Howe hat trick (goal, assist, fight) — but Barrie's goal, two assists and goal-preventing save spearheaded Colorado in a must-win situation at the Pepsi Center.
The Avs, who hadn't scored more than one goal in their last three games, opened up a close game with three third-period goals to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0 and climb back into playoff position — however temporary with the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks and St. Louis Blues each playing late games.