Avalanche score 4 in First period, shut out Blues

Avalanche blitz Blues with huge first period, cruise to easy victory
The Colorado Avalanche responded after a disappointing road trip with its best period of the season Friday night and an easy win against the St. Louis Blues.
Avalanche score 4 in 1st period, shut out Blues
DENVER -- Jonathan Drouin scored twice and had an assist during a four-goal first period for the Colorado Avalanche, who defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-0 at Ball Arena on Friday.
Disastrous first period dooms Blues in 5-0 blowout loss to Avalanche
St. Louis allowed four goals in the first period, including two on Colorado power plays, digging themselves a massive hole as they tried to avoid their fourth straight loss.
Avalanche Overwhelm Blues in 5-0 Shutout
The St. Louis Blues traveled to Denver, Colorado, to take on the Colorado Avalanche for the first time this season. The Avalanche had not been playing very well in January, but a four-goal first period helped them look like an entirely new team on home ice,
Three Takeaways From Blues' 5-0 Loss Against Avalanche
Wash, rinse, repeat ... the Blues don't come ready to play in another dismal first period; no heart, passion, effort; the roster is just flat-out lacking star talent
NHL roundup: Avs score 4 in first, shut out Blues
Jonathan Drouin had two goals and added an assist, Martin Necas scored his first goal with Colorado, and the Avalanche scored four in the first period to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-0 in Denver on Friday night.
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-0 Win Over the Blues
Ever since the blockbuster trade that saw Mikko Rantanen shipped out of town, things just haven’t felt quite right for the Colorado Avalanche. They’ve stumbled out of the gates since the trade, recently dropping a tough 5-2 decision to the New York Islanders.
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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, left, passes the puck as St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas, right, defends in ...
Drouin has 2 goals and an assist, Necas scores in home debut and Avalanche blank Blues 5-0
Jonathan Drouin had two goals and an assist, Mackenzie Blackwood had 19 saves, and the Avalanche used a four-goal first ...
Game Preview: Avalanche Gearing Up for First Game in Series with the Blues
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St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions
Analyzing Friday’s St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.
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'Poor effort' in Colorado leads Blues to fourth straight loss in regulation
St. Louis (23-25-4) has now lost four straight games in regulation for the first time since Craig Berube was fired.
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Coach’s Perspective: What Avs are Focused on vs Blues
The St. Louis Blues are 10 points behind the Colorado Avalanche but Friday’s division matchup will be a tough battle for both teams. The Avs are 1-3-1 in their last five and the Blues are 1-4-0. “It’s ...
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Projected Lineup: Jan. 31 at Colorado
Earlier in the week, when Brandon Saad was placed on waivers, St. Louis Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong indicated he ...