Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry, left, directs a shot at Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov, of Russia, in the first period of Wednesday’s game in Denver. Varlamov made 37 saves.
Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry, left, directs a shot at Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov, of Russia, in the first period of Wednesday’s game in Denver. Varlamov made 37 saves.David Zalubowski/Associated Press

Andreas Martinsen and Shawn Matthias also scored to help the Avalanche earn a critical win. They’re in a heated race with Minnesota for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

The Ducks have now dropped two in a row for the first time since December and ended a six-game road winning streak.

Anaheim goaltender John Gibson had a rare off night. He entered tied for the league-lead with a 2.04 goals-against average, but stopped just 23 of 26 shots.

Colorado has outscored Anaheim 6-0 in two meetings this season.