Corey Masisak has covered the NHL at both the local and national levels since 2007. His stops as a beat writer have included the Capitals for the Washington Times, plus the Devils and Sharks for The Athletic.
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 at Ball Arena. Gavin Brindley and Cale Makar both snapped goal-scoring droughts in the home win.
Even with a historic first half of the season from the Colorado Avalanche, the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars have been stalking the league leaders and hoping for a chance...