Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Wilson (44) passes the puck against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of the Avs' 7-1 win on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post [Getty Images]

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Wilson (44) passes the puck against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of the Avs' 7-1 win on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post (Photo By AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images)