VIDEO: Erik Haula scores Wild's 3rd breakaway goal of 1st period

Will the Colorado Avalanche defense please stand up?

The Minnesota Wild's third line of Nino Niederreiter, Jason Pominville, and Erik Haula stayed hot Tuesday, as all three scored on first-period breakaways.

After Haula's marker - which gave his team a 3-1 lead - he made some friends by sticking out his tongue while skating by the Avs' bench.

Interestingly for the Avalanche, their deadline-day, blue-line acquisition Eric Gelinas wasn't on the ice for any of Minnesota's early goals.

(Video courtesy: NHL.com)