Avs edge Coyotes in OT

In Denver, Gabriel Landeskog waited until there were 36 seconds left in extra time on Wednesday to put home the game-winner in a 2-1 decision for the Colorado Avalanche over the Arizona Coyotes.

“I kind of wanted to shoot the first one, but I didn’t want to force anything and have it go off his shin pad or anything,” Landeskog said. “In overtime, you want to play with possession and really pick your spots. I came around the second time a little bit lower and was able to fire one through a screen.”

Philipp Grubauer made 13 saves in the win.

Nathan MacKinnon returned to the Avs lineup after missing three games and had 10 shots on goal.

“In my opinion, he’s the best player in the League, and obviously when you’re missing the best player in the League, you’re missing that offensive drive,” Landeskog said. “He’s not the only one who (was) injured, but we really battled the last few games. He’s a big part of our offense and a big part of everything we do out there. He’s a threat every time he’s on the ice. It was a big boost for us coming in as a team. I thought he had a great game; he was dominating every time he was on the ice. It’s good to have him back.”

Tyler Pitlick has the Coyotes only goal.

“Getting three out of four (points) was big,” Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet said. “[Raanta] was big for us tonight. I’ve said many times, I don’t have second thoughts when I think about Antti.”

Brandon Saad scored for the Avs in regulation.

“Just stick with it,” Saad said. “It doesn’t matter how well you’re playing, it’s about the result. I think we did a good job of sticking with it and not getting too frustrated and getting the win.”

Antti Raanta made 44 saves in the hard luck loss.

“[Raanta] played unbelievable for us,” Pitlick said. “He made a lot of huge saves. We don’t get any points without him. A lot to do with [Raanta] tonight.”