The story

The Canadiens beat the Avalanche 7-3 in a game the chances had about even, 2.8 expected goals to 3.2. Three points for Nick Suzuki: two goals and one assist. Scott Wedgewood allowed 7 goals on shots worth 2.8 expected goals.

• Nick SuzukiBig night

  Three points for Nick Suzuki: two goals and one assist. That was his 18th goal of the season. He played 17:42 and had four shots on goal. It finished 7-3 for the Canadiens.

• Scott WedgewoodRough night

  Scott Wedgewood allowed 7 goals on shots worth 2.8 expected goals. That is 4.2 more than an average goalie would have given up. The Avalanche lost 7-3 to the Canadiens.

• Ross ColtonDrought over

  Ross Colton scored for the first time in 25 games. He has 6 goals this season. He played 12:37 and had two shots on goal. The Avalanche lost 7-3 to the Canadiens.

• Mike MathesonStreak

  Mike Matheson has a point in 6 straight games. He has 27 points in 51 games this season. He played 21:36 and had two shots on goal. It finished 7-3 for the Canadiens.

• Parker KellyPhysical

  Parker Kelly threw 8 hits. He has 20 points in 52 games this season. He played 13:11 and had one shot on goal. The Avalanche lost 7-3 to the Canadiens.

• Joel KivirantaDrought over

  Joel Kiviranta scored for the first time in 18 games. He has 2 goals this season. He played 11:14 and had one shot on goal. The Avalanche fell 7-3 to the Canadiens.