The Colorado Avalanche rebounded from a tough stretch by decisively defeating the Minnesota Wild 5-2 at Ball Arena, showcasing their depth scoring. Ross Colton led the charge with two goals, while Oliver Kylington provided two assists, highlighting a strong second-period performance with three goals. This victory ties the Avalanche with the Wild for third in the Central Division, although Minnesota maintains the spot due to a game in hand.

Despite missing several key players, including Kirill Kaprizov and Ryan Hartman, the Wild struggled to keep pace. The Avalanche capitalized on their opportunities, with Valeri Nichushkin scoring after a 21-game absence. Nathan MacKinnon continues to lead the NHL in points, further solidifying the team's offensive prowess as they look to build momentum into the playoffs.