Avalanche overwhelm Wild in 9-6 Game 1 shootout

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 9-6 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Sunday, in what was only the 10th playoff game in NHL history to feature at least 15 combined goals. Colorado overcame blowing a three-goal lead to secure the victory. The Wild will head into Game 2 without key players Eriksson Ek and Brodin.