Brown Strikes, Allen Stones Avalanche as Devils Lead 1-0

New Jersey takes a 1-0 lead into the first intermission on Connor Brown’s goal. Colorado has pushed the pace, outshooting the Devils 10-6, but Jake Allen has turned away every Avalanche attempt. Brown’s line: 1 goal, 0 assists, 1 point, 1 shot, +1, 0 hits, 0 power-play goals; Colorado’s Martin Necas has 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points, 2 shots, -1, 1 hit and 0 power-play goals. Allen has 10 saves on 10 shots (100.0%), while Colorado’s Mackenzie Blackwood has stopped 5 of 6 (83.3%).