Winnipeg’s offensive line showed early promise with two goals and an assist in the second period, briefly taking a 2-1 lead against the Avs. However, Colorado responded with a four-goal surge to turn the game into a 5-2 defeat. The late rally underscored the visitors’ resilience after an encouraging start. Fans of both teams will want to see how this momentum shift plays out in future matchups.

Namestnikov had a goal and an assist as did his linemate Nino Niederreiter in a 5-2 loss to the Avs on Friday night. Winnipeg had a 2-1 second period lead before Colorado scored four unanswered goals ...