In a thrilling Game 1 matchup, the Colorado Avalanche took to the ice against the Minnesota Wild, and the result was a wild ride for fans. The Avalanche's star defenseman Cale Makar made his highly anticipated return from injury, and he did so in style, scoring not one but two goals in the 9-6 win. Makar's impressive performance was just one of the many highlights of the game, which saw the Avalanche and Wild combine for 15 goals in a high-scoring affair. As the series shifts to Minnesota for Game 2, the question on everyone's mind is whether the Wild can bounce back from this disappointing loss and even the series.
Cale Makar returns from injury, scores twice as Avalanche outlast Wild 9-6 in wacky Game 1 New Haven Register
