Avs Use Shootout To Beat Oilers, 2-1

By Mike Rice

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) battles against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) during the Avs 2-1 shootout win at Rogers Place on Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Photo: Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

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Sometimes the guy between the pipes simply has to dominate.

That's exactly what Colorado Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper did on Saturday night in the Avs 2-1 shootout win over the Edmonton Oilers. It was the Avs sixth consecutive win.

Kuemper stopped 49 of the 50 shots he faced, including all three Edmonton attempts in the shootout.

Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon was able to score in the shootout to give the Avs the win.

The game was 0-0 heading to the third period. Warren Foegele gave the Oilers a 1-0 lead with a goal at 5:24. MacKinnon tied it with a goal at 14:53.

MORE ON THE AVS WIN HERE

Colorado gets back home to start a four-game homestand against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. MDT.

Postgame comments from Avs head coach Jared Bednar and goalie Darcy Kuemper.

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