Avalanche Secure Crucial Victory Over Wild, Edge Closer to Division Lead

With standout performances from MacKinnon and Drouin, Colorado narrows the gap to three points behind Dallas in the Central Division.

Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin each tallied three points in the Avalanche's 5-2 win against the Minnesota Wild.
Justus Annunen delivered a career-high 44 saves, bolstering Colorado's playoff positioning.
The win brings the Avalanche within three points of the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars, with both teams having six games left.
Minnesota's playoff hopes dim as they fall eight points behind the second Western Conference wild card.
Drouin's pivotal goals and MacKinnon's 48th goal of the season were key to Colorado's offensive surge.