The story

The Avalanche beat the Blues 6-1, and the chances agreed: 3.2 expected goals to 1.4. Valeri Nichushkin scored three goals. Nathan MacKinnon had four points, two goals and two assists. The Avalanche outshot the Blues 43-13.

• Valeri NichushkinHat trick

  Valeri Nichushkin scored three goals. That was his 11th goal of the season. He played 17:05 and had six shots on goal. It finished 6-1 for the Avalanche.

• Nathan MacKinnonBig night

  Nathan MacKinnon had four points, two goals and two assists. He has now scored in 3 straight. He put 7 shots on goal, against an average of 4.6. It finished 6-1 for the Avalanche.

• Brent BurnsVolume

  Brent Burns had 11 shot attempts. Three got through to the goalie, and none went in. He came in averaging 4.9 attempts a game. It finished 6-1 for the Avalanche.

• Josh MansonVolume

  Josh Manson had 10 shot attempts. Three got through to the goalie, and none went in. He came in averaging 2.8 attempts a game. The Avalanche beat the Blues 6-1.

• Jordan BinningtonRough night

  Jordan Binnington allowed 6 goals on shots worth 3.2 expected goals. That is 2.8 more than an average goalie would have given up. The Blues fell 6-1 to the Avalanche.

• Zakhar BardakovIce time

  Zakhar Bardakov played 13:27, about 7 minutes more than his average this season. He has 5 points in 26 games this season. The Avalanche beat the Blues 6-1.