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The Morning After: Three stars, five takeaways from the Avalanche’s victory at Minnesota

Denver Post | March 14, 2018

Related Topics: Dominic Toninato, Take-out, Victory, J. T. Compher, Xcel Energy Center, Minnesota, Game, Minnesota Wild, Avalanche, Colorado

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild had the game’s first four power plays Tuesday and outshot the Avalanche 34-22 but Colorado prevailed 5-1 at the Xcel Energy Center. The game story paints a playoff picture for the Avs.

The notebook leads with Avs rookie Dominic Toninato — who played in three high-school state tournaments at the Xcel Energy Center — the Avs’ lineup and more.

THREE STARS

  1. J.T. Compher. Two skilled goals for the Avalanche rookie forward.
  2. Nikita Zadorov. Colorado defenseman logged 24:58, had the game-winning goal and game-high five hits.
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