Colorado continued to benefit from defensive contributions heading into the Second Round.
After leading all teams in goals (64) and points (238) in 2021-22, Colorado's defensemen are leading the NHL this postseason in goals (10) and points (40). The blueline's 64 goals were the most since the 1992-93 Capitals (94) and 238 points were the most since the 1995-96 Red Wings (240).
Rookie defenseman Bowen Byram led the series with five points on as many assists against St. Louis and now has six points (0G, 6A) in the postseason.
Manson produced four points (1G, 3A), while Cale Makar (0G, 3A) and Devon Toews (1G, 2A) each tallied three points. Erik Johnson recorded two points (1G, 1A) and Samuel Girard handed out an assist.