The Aftermath: Top Line Helps Quiet Avalanche Defeat Buffalo
The Avalanche improved to 3-0-1 through the first week of the season after defeating Buffalo 3-1 on Monday.
Despite being outplayed early, the team managed to secure a victory, thanks to the dominant performance of Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas.
- Nathan MacKinnon scored twice
- Martin Necas assisted on both of MacKinnon's goals
- Cale Makar scored the final goal
Colorado will have two nights off before taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets on the road on Thursday to close out their road trip.
To put it in simple terms, Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas were the difference.
Author's summary: Avalanche wins 3-1 against Buffalo.