The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4 of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series, taking a commanding 3-1 lead. Forward Parker Kelly scored the game-winning goal at 52:06 of the third period, marking his first career NHL playoff goal. The 26-year-old Canadian was named the first star of the game. In the final minute, Colorado capitalized on empty-net opportunities, scoring twice in just 25 seconds to seal the victory. The Avalanche now head back to Denver with a chance to close out the series in Game 5.
