The Colorado Avalanche return home to Ball Arena after a successful trip north of the border. In three games against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Montreal Canadiens, the Avalanche went 2-1-0 and currently occupy the 3rd place spot in the Central Division with 89 points.

Makar tied the game at 6:44 of the first period with his 27th goal of the season via a left-point shot that deflected off of Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider and in the net. The goal was originally credited to Nichushkin but was later changed to Makar.