MacKinnon Leads Avalanche to 9-1 Victory Over Oilers
EDMONTON — Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and provided two assists as the Colorado Avalanche dominated the Edmonton Oilers 9-1 on Saturday. The Western Conference leaders extended their point streak to six games with this overwhelming win.
Key Performances
- Cale Makar, Parker Kelly, and Jack Drury each netted two goals for the Avalanche.
- Gavin Brindley also contributed a goal.
- Devon Toews added three assists to the team’s tally.
- Connor McDavid scored the lone goal for the Oilers, who have now lost three games in a row.
Goaltending and Defense
Scott Wedgewood made 23 saves for Colorado to secure the win. Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner allowed four goals on 13 shots before being replaced by Calvin Pickard, who stopped 17 shots.
Milestones and Records
- MacKinnon notched his 700th even-strength point, joining Joe Sakic as the only two players in franchise history with this achievement.
- This performance extended MacKinnon's points streak to eight games.
- Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm appeared in his 900th NHL regular-season game, leading current Oilers with 43 career games against Colorado.
Notable Moments
Just over a minute after MacKinnon opened the scoring at 6:31 of the first period, Cale Makar scored again with a powerful wrist shot for his sixth goal of the season and 20th point overall. This also extended Makar’s road point streak to nine games.
"Nathan MacKinnon assisted on Colorado’s first goal, picking up the 700th even-strength point of his career, joining Joe Sakic as the only other player in franchise history to reach that mark."
Summary: MacKinnon's outstanding multi-point effort powered the Avalanche in a decisive 9-1 win, highlighting their strong season and key player milestones.
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