The Colorado Avalanche took Game 1 versus the Blues 3-2, after Josh Manson ended the game on a seeing-eye shot for the game-winner. It was his first career playoff goal, and in a very clutch situation. Jordan Binnington was solid for the Blues, stopping 51 of 54 shots, but ended up taking the loss. Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves on 25 shots, picking up the win.
Highlights can be seen below.
Ryan O'Reilly picked up where left off in the first round... and that's on the scoresheet. #stlblues pic.twitter.com/USoZoTuOZZ— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 18, 2022
Like we said: JUICY#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/3hitreTpqc— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 18, 2022
SAVE OF THE YEAR. #stlblues pic.twitter.com/9emFcsrnXI— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 18, 2022
We had to mute this because we blew out the microphone FROM SCREAMING.
SAM GIRARD. #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/8yQUAeIkSR— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 18, 2022
!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/h7nIK5MERV— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 18, 2022
OT WINNER, JOSH MANSON FOR THE @Avalanche! #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/15WPigGKlE— NHL (@NHL) May 18, 2022
ALL OF AVS FAITHFUL RIGHT NOW.#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/RVsiHtVtYS— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 18, 2022
