Blues defeat Avalanche, gain in West playoff race

ST. LOUIS — David Perron had a goal and two assists for the St. Louis Blues in a 4-1 win against the Colorado Avalanche at Enterprise Center on Monday. Ryan O'Reilly had two assists, and Jordan Binnington made 31 saves for the Blues (21-19-6), who won the final two of the three-game set and moved one point ahead of the Arizona Coyotes for fourth place in the Honda West Division. The top four teams will qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.