Overview
- Mackenzie Blackwood made 28 saves for his third shutout of the season as Colorado finished its road trip 2-2.
- John Gibson was pulled after allowing four goals on 17 shots through two periods, with Cam Talbot finishing in relief.
- Detroit went 0-for-14 on the power play during the three-game homestand, and coach Todd McLellan lamented a lack of energy and execution.
- Colorado moved to 36-8-9 and closed January at 6-6-2, extending its run against Detroit to 14-0-1 over the past 15 meetings.
- The teams complete the home-and-home Monday in Denver, with Colorado missing Martin Necas due to a day-to-day lower-body issue.