Parayko gave the Blues the lead at the 14:13 mark of the second period with a wrister that went past Mackenzie Blackwood, and that was the defenseman's 13th goal of the campaign. Parayko has three goals, one assist, a plus-3 rating, 21 shots, 14 hits and 16 blocked shots over his last 10 appearances.

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.

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

St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko attacks the net from behind on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, as Colorado Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood fends him off in the first period of

The Hockey Hall of Famer says Parayko impressed him with Team Canada and his attributes shouldn't be overlooked.

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,