(Recap from The Sports Network)
Detroit, MI – Todd Bertuzzi’s goal and assist sent Detroit over Colorado, 3-1, at Joe Louis Arena.
Jiri Hudler and Dan Cleary also registered a goal in the game as the Red Wings have won three in a row and five of their last six. Jimmy Howard made 21 shots for the win.
Peter Budaj fended off 22-of-25 shots for Colorado, which was coming off a 5-1 win Friday in Columbus. John-Michael Liles had the lone goal for the Avalanche.