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Avalanche Blitz Oilers 9-1 as MacKinnon, Makar Lead Statement Road Win

Colorado’s win reinforced its Western lead by extending star scoring streaks.

Overview

  • Nathan MacKinnon posted two goals and two assists, hit 700 even‑strength career points and pushed his points streak to eight games.
  • Cale Makar scored twice just over a minute apart in the first period and extended his season‑opening road point streak to nine games.
  • Parker Kelly and Jack Drury each added two goals and rookie Gavin Brindley also scored as Colorado improved to 9-1-5 with points in six straight.
  • Scott Wedgewood made 23 saves for the Avalanche, while Edmonton pulled Stuart Skinner after four goals on 13 shots and turned to Calvin Pickard; the Oilers have dropped three in a row.
  • Colorado erupted for nine goals despite an 0-for-7 power play and got a shorthanded marker, and the outburst was noted as the franchise’s first nine-goal road game in 21 years.