(Denver, CO) — David Backes scored to ignite a three-goal first period as the Blues beat the Avalanche 5-1 in Denver. St. Louis is just two points behind Dallas for the top seed in the West with three games to play. The Blues host Arizona tonight. Dallas has two games left, both at home.
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