Coyle Paces Columbus to a 7-2 Win Over Colorado
Colorado had more of the puck and fired more often, but Columbus got the chances that count and won 7-2. The Avalanche took 64 shot attempts to 52 and outshot Columbus 29-24, yet the Blue Jackets' looks were simply better. Their chances were worth 5.01 expected goals (how many goals the quality of their shots should produce) against Colorado's 3.56.
Charlie Coyle led the way with two goals and two assists, on a line with Mathieu Olivier (one goal, two assists) and Cole Sillinger (one goal, one assist). Zach Werenski chipped in two assists in 24:32 of ice time.
At the other end, Cam Talbot stopped 27 of 29 and turned aside 9 of 11 high-danger shots, saving more than his workload predicted. Colorado's goalies had no such luck: Scott Wedgewood made just 5 saves on 9 shots, and Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 12 of 15.
The loss snaps Colorado's three-game win streak, while Columbus ends a two-game skid.
