Overview

• 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.