The Colorado Avalanche put up a short performance against division rival Minnesota Wild in their fourth of a five-game homestand. Nathan MacKinnon scores Colorado's lone goal in the 3-1 loss.

Blackwood will defend the home crease against the Wild on Monday. Blackwood has been relatively effective since being traded to the Avalanche from the Sharks, but he'll be looking for a bounce ...

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno, front left, passes the puck as Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, back left, and goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood defends in the first period of an ...

Yakov Trenin scored against his former team early in the third period, and the Minnesota ... Trenin gave the Wild a 2-1 lead with a wrister in the slot that beat Mackenzie Blackwood at 2:08.

DENVER — Yakov Trenin scored against his former team early in the third period, and the Minnesota ... gave the Wild a 2-1 lead with a wrister in the slot that beat Mackenzie Blackwood at 2: ...

Mackenzie Blackwood had 23 saves ... Middleton's shot from the point got by a screened Blackwood to give Minnesota 1-0 lead at 12:18. The Wild went on the power play twice in the final 4:39 ...

“(Blackwood) played an awesome game tonight,” Makar said. “We’ve got to help him out more.” Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno, front left, passes the puck as Colorado Avalanche center Nathan ...