MacKinnon Leads Avalanche to Dominant 9-1 Victory Over Oilers
EDMONTON — Nathan MacKinnon scored twice and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche, top of the Western Conference, overwhelmed the Edmonton Oilers 9-1 on Saturday. Cale Makar, Parker Kelly, and Jack Drury each netted two goals, while Gavin Brindley also contributed to the Avalanche's strong offensive showing.
Avalanche's Strong Performance
- The Avalanche improved their record to 9-1-5 and have earned points in six consecutive games.
- Devon Toews provided three assists to complement the scoring efforts.
- Scott Wedgewood made 23 saves to secure the win in goal for Colorado.
Oilers' Struggles Continue
- Connor McDavid scored the only goal for Edmonton, who have lost three games in a row and hold a 6-6-4 record.
- Stuart Skinner allowed four goals on 13 shots before being replaced by Calvin Pickard, who stopped 17 shots.
- Defenceman Mattias Ekholm appeared in his 900th NHL regular-season game and leads active Oilers in games played (43) against Colorado.
Notable Milestones and Highlights
"Nathan MacKinnon assisted on Colorado’s first goal, reaching the 700th even-strength point of his career, joining Joe Sakic as the only other player in franchise history to hit that milestone."
"MacKinnon also extended his point streak to eight games."
"Shortly after opening the scoring with 6:31 left in the first period, Cale Makar scored again with a wrist shot, marking his sixth goal and 20th point of the season."
"Makar’s road point streak has now extended to nine games."
Summary
The Avalanche delivered a commanding offensive performance highlighted by MacKinnon’s leadership and multiple multi-goal scorers, further solidifying their top position in the conference.
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