Colorado’s Josh Manson zipped a game-winning shot past Blues’ goalie Jordan Binnington for a stunning 3-2 overtime victory at an electric Ball Arena Tuesday night. Manson’s shot from the top came midway through the first extra period of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.
The Avalanche played a penalty-free game until late in the third period when defenseman Devon Toews was whistled for holding. St. Louis’ Jordan Kyrou capitalized on the power play to knot the game 2-2 with 3:11 left after a sloppy line change by Colorado.
The Blues’ Brayden Schenn was penalized for high sticking Manson with 1:19 left but the Avs could not convert late in a game it dominated throughout. Colorado had five shots off the posts in regulation.
