Recap: Avs lose 3-2 to surging Blues
Avs will have to wait on their Division title!
With the St. Louis Blues still working to earn a wild card position in this year’s playoffs, and the Avalanche on the cusp of a Central Division title, there was plenty to play for, and Ball Arena was the scene on Easter Sunday evening. Colorado comes in on the second of a back-to-back, having beaten the Dallas Stars 2-0 in regulation yesterday, and the Blues just secured two points over the Anaheim Ducks and are 6-2-2 in their last 10 games.
Valeri Nichushkin was listed as OUT with an upper-body injury ahead of puck drop, so the Avs would go without their best d-man and a very valuable forward. Valeri Nichushkin (upper body) will not play tonight. — x – Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) April 6, 2026 The Game This game started strong with both clubs making their intentions clear with a focused defensive effort.
It appeared the Avalanche would take the 1-0 lead if not for a coach’s challenge that deemed the play offside. Shortly after Colorado’s goal was called back, the top line was unable to retrieve and break out of their own, resulting in a net front scramble that eventually ended with Robert Thomas’ one-timer over the shoulder of MacKenzie Blackwood. The Blue note would establish an early 1-0 lead.
The team in dark blue and burgundy wouldn’t let the lead last long as Parker Kelly notched his 20th of the season and tied things at 1-1. 2️⃣0️⃣ for Parker Kelly 🎉 pic. twitter.