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St. Louis Blues Vs. Colorado Avalanche Score Update: St. Louis Scores Twice, Cuts Denver's Lead to 3-2

The St. Louis Blues entered the second period down 2-0 to the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi, but two quick goals helped the Blues get their deficit down to just one as the second period ended on Wednesday. St. Louis trails 3-2 with a period remaining, and have out-shot Colorado 28-21 thus far.

David Backes scored his 11th goal of the year off a feed from Carlo Colaiacovo to give the Blues their first goal of the night three minutes into the second period. Chris Stewart would tie the contest at 2-2 for the Blues when he beat Jean-Sebastian Giguere for his fifth score of the season. Stewart's goal was assisted by Patrik Berglund and David Perron.

The Avalanche hold a 23-22 edge in faceoffs, while the Blues are leading in hits 16-15.

For more coverage, visit our Avalanche blog Mile High Hockey and our Blues blog St. Louis Game Time.