Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny, right, clears the puck from behind the net as Minnesota Wild center James Sheppard, center, covers while Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj, of Slovakia, looks on in the second period.
David Zalubowski, Associated Press
DENVER — Niklas Backstrom made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season, Antti Miettinen scored for Minnesota, and the Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 on Wednesday night.
It was Backstrom's 18th NHL shutout.
Peter Budaj had 21 saves for Colorado, which has lost three straight at home but only one in regulation.
Minnesota, which has won seven of nine, has not lost to Colorado in four games this season, including two shootout wins.
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Since the news broke of Timpview hiring Cary Whittingham, I’ve been asked it will affect BYU recruiting.
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