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,

The Avalanche return hom and face the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. MT on My20, Altitude and Altitude+.

For the second straight season, the Colorado Avalanche were hot going into the midseason break and then stumbled its way through a road trip coming out of it.

With Binnington's performance for Team Canada earning plenty of plaudits, the Blues must decide if winning now or later is more important.