Here we go.

It’s been a very technical period thus far. Shots are 7-5 Colorado after 12 minutes of play.

Nathan MacKinnon is trying to break the ice. He’s using his feet and speed to create openings, but Barrett Hayton breaks up the play with his stick. 

Utah forward JJ Peterka penalized with 5:56 left in the period for interference on Brock Nelson. 

Avs fail to convert on the man advantage. Kevin Stenlund checked Gavin Brindley from behind, but no call from the officials. Moments later, Artturi Lehkonen is penalized for holding Clayton Keller. 

Sam Girard scores! That’s his second of the season as he beats Vanecek with the backhand and the Avs take a 1-0 lead.

Wedgewood with the Save of the Year! It was such an unreal save that it had to be reviewed by the NHL to see if the puck actually crossed the goal line when he snatched it with his glove at the goal line. After review, the call is confirmed. No goal and the score remains 1-0.

The third period is coming up and with the score still at 1-0, it’s really anyone’s game. Can Colorado push further ahead? Or will Utah come back fighting?

MacKinnon tried to set up Landy at the backdoor, but Landy’s shot goes just wide. This has been a reoccurring theme for the Avalanche tonight. We’ve seen some great plays, but execution has been just a hair off. 

Wedgewood makes a save and long after the whistle, Utah’s Sena Durzi decides to start a scene, and lands a left cross on Cale Makar’s face. Officials come in and separate them and admonish Durzi, but no penalty is called. 

Avs continue to lead 1-0 with less than 10 minutes to go and the Mammoth are ahead 26-23 in shots on net.Â