The Colorado Avalanche put up a short performance against division rival Minnesota Wild in their fourth of a five-game homestand. Nathan MacKinnon scores Colorado's lone goal in the 3-1 loss.

We just put Nashville behind (us) quickly and regrouped,” Marc-Andre Fleury said, after he tied Martin Brodeur for the most seasons with 10 or more wins by a goalie in NHL history with 20.

Instead, the Avs operated with the urgency of Eeyore. And the crowd wasn’t exactly buzzing either. For long stretches, the only sound was sticks clicking the ice. Close your eyes and it was hard to tell if this was Ball Arena or a Family Sports Center practice.

Colorado has a 28-18-1 record overall and a 7-7-0 record in Central Division play. The Avalanche have conceded 146 goals while scoring 158 for a +12 scoring differential. Minnesota has gone 27-15-4 overall with a 9-6-2 record against the Central Division. The Wild are 8-3-2 in one-goal games.

Third Period_3, Minnesota, Trenin 4 (Ohgren, Jiricek), 2:08. 4, Minnesota, Faber 6 (Middleton, Hartman), 3:43. Shots on Goal_Minnesota 9-13-4_26. Colorado 4-7-16_27.

With a big two points on the line, the Avalanche came out flat in each period and had one of their worst low-event offensive games of the season.

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Prediction for the NHL Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche match will occur on January 10. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

First Period_1, Colorado, O'Connor 5 (Manson), 3:46. 2, Colorado, Colton 13, 16:52. 3, Minnesota, Bogosian 4 (Gaudreau, Trenin), 18:27. Second Period_4, Colorado ...

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Six penalties doomed No. 18 Colorado College as visiting Minnesota Duluth earned a 4-1 win and a series split at Ed Robson Arena on Saturday night.