Overview
- William Nylander returned from a six-game absence with a goal and two assists in Toronto's 5-0 win over Vancouver, and Joseph Woll made 29 saves for the shutout.
- Toronto's penalty kill went 6-for-6 and the power play struck twice, extending the Maple Leafs to 7-0-2 over their last nine and pulling them within one point of a wild-card spot.
- Vancouver placed starter Thatcher Demko on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and recalled Nikita Tolopilo, as the Canucks' skid reached six straight losses.
- Colorado has won 17 consecutive home games and is unbeaten in regulation at Ball Arena this season, with a chance to tie its franchise home-win record against Toronto.
- Avalanche goalie Trent Miner starts again after his first NHL win and shutout, while Woll is slated to start for Toronto with a 5-0-1 run and a .921 save percentage.