Avalanche Dominate Panthers in 7-4 Victory Led by Drouin and Rantanen

Jonathan Drouin scored his first two goals of the season as Colorado extended its strong run with a decisive win against the defending Stanley Cup champions.

• Jonathan Drouin, returning from an upper-body injury, scored his first two goals of the season while Mikko Rantanen contributed a goal and three assists for Colorado.
• The Avalanche secured their seventh win in nine games, improving to 6-1-0 in their last seven outings and showcasing depth across all lines.
• Colorado's four-goal second period, including a highlight-reel team goal involving all five skaters, proved pivotal in the victory.
• Florida Panthers' Sam Reinhart extended his point streak to 13 games, but the team has now lost five of its last six matches.
• Cale Makar achieved his 100th career multi-point game, reaching the milestone faster than any defenseman except Bobby Orr.

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