In the first period, the Avalanche led 3-2 and showcased resolve and a resilient effort following the first period as they countered Edmonton's both goals with immediate responses.ĭespite dropping 1-0 to the Oilers 5:04 into the period as Kane got sprung off a quick turnover and counter attack and beat Kuemper with his shot over his glove, the Avs equalized the score 36 seconds later. Both sides went to work with a five-goal first period and a six-goal second period in the eventual 8-6 final score. The high-octane offenses didn't disappoint in the barn burner of a Game 1 between the Avalanche and Oilers. Video: Makar posts 3 point night in 8-6 Game 1 victory After the Avs took a 6-3 lead, Smith was replaced by Mikko Koskinen, who made 20 saves on 21 shots in 32:07 minutes. Mike Smith made 19 saves on 25 shots through 26:20 minutes. Pavel Francouz made 18 saves on 21 shots in 32:41 minutes.įor Edmonton, Evander Kane, Zach Hyman, Ryan McLeod, Connor McDavid, Derek Ryan, Ryan Nugent Hopkins (power play) scored.
Darcy Kuemper made six saves in the eight shots through 27:19 minutes before leaving the game in the second period with an upper-body injury. Compher scored twice, Nathan MacKinnon (1G, 1A), Cale Makar (1G, 2A), Nazem Kadri (power play), Mikko Rantanen (1G, 1A), Andrew Cogliano and Gabriel Landeskog (empty net) scored.
