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Tanguay’s Shootout Goal lifts Avalanche past Leafs

Colorado-Avalanche-LogoDENVER (AP) — Alex Tanguay scored in regulation and had the decisive goal in the shootout, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

Matt Duchene also scored in regulation and the shootout for the Avalanche, which ended a three-game skid.

Colorado lost a late lead but made up for it in the shootout. All three shooters scored, starting with Nathan MacKinnon.

Reto Berra had 33 saves through overtime in his first start in six games.

Tyler Bozak scored in regulation and had Toronto’s only goal in the shootout. Phil Kessel and Richard Panik also scored for the Maple Leafs, who got a scare when teammate Daniel Winnik hit his head on the ice 45 seconds of the game.

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