Takeaways: Avalanche vs. Canadiens

The Colorado Avalanche lead the Montreal Canadiens 2-0 after the first period following goals from Fedor Svechkov and Brock Nelson.

The Avs got outshot 10-5 in the opening frame, but they made the most of their opportunities and Mackenzie Blackwood stopped all 10 shots he faced.

Suzuki Gets Montreal On The Board

Nick Suzuki tied it for Montreal just past the halfway point after a beautiful move in front of the net. The Canadiens captain pulled off one of the highlight-reel goals of the season when he did a spinorama with possession of the puck before lifting a backhand by Blackwood to make it a 2-1 game.

Colorado Maintains Lead

After two periods, it was a nip and tuck affair with both…