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Avalanche Outshoot Jets, But Trail Heading Into Third Period

The Colorado Avalanche entered the third period trailing the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 despite dominating play on paper, as Stuart Skinner’s stellar goaltending kept the Avalanche from capitalizing on a 27-17 shot advantage through two periods. Jaden Schwartz broke the scoreless first period with a quick goal just over two minutes into the second, but Kyle Connor answered immediately to tie the game.

Winnipeg regained the lead late in the period when Cole Perfetti’s deflection slipped past Avalanche goalie Pavel Blackwood, sealing a 2-1 advantage. Early in the first period, Cale Makar’s 101.9 mph slap shot was stopped by Skinner, while Brock Nelson’s defensive play set up a scoring chance for Nazem Kadri that Skinner also turned aside.

The Avalanche’s power play failed to convert, and a late penalty kill kept the period scoreless otherwise, setting the stage for a back-and-forth second frame.

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