Avalanche blitz Blues with huge first period

Avalanche score 4 in 1st period, shut out Blues
DENVER -- Jonathan Drouin scored twice and had an assist during a four-goal first period for the Colorado Avalanche, who defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-0 at Ball Arena on Friday.
Avalanche blitz Blues with huge first period, cruise to easy victory
The Avalanche blitzed the Blues in the opening 20 minutes, racing to a four-goal lead. The final carnage from the Avs after one period: four goals (most in a first period this season), 21 shots on goal (most in any period this year) and 36 shot attempts (tied for most in a period this season).
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