Toews gave the Avalanche a 1-0 lead at 7:49 of the first period when he got a high-slot tip of Makar’s wrister from the right point. Makar earned his 400th NHL point on the assist, making him the third-fastest defenseman in NHL history to reach the milestone in his 374th game. Only Bobby Orr (333) and Paul Coffey (359) did it in fewer games.

Avalanche: Colorado fell to 5-3-0 in the second game of back-to-back ... He's the third-fastest defenseman behind Bobby Orr and Paul Coffey to reach 400 in NHL history. This was Makar’s 374th game. Orr did it in 333 games and Coffey in 359.

The Boston Bruins sent captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers at the NHL trade deadline as part of a purge of the roster that has followed unprecedented regular-season success with playoff disappointment.

Colton Parayko had the go-ahead score in St. Louis’ three-goal second period Sunday night, Jordan Binnington made 27 saves and the Blues topped the Colorado Avalanche 3-1. Dylan Holloway and Brayden Schenn also scored,