Avalanche Overcome Ducks with Special Teams and Stellar Goaltending

Colorado's power play and penalty kill, led by standout performances from Makar, MacKinnon, and Wedgewood, secure a 4-2 victory in Anaheim.

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-2, powered by strong special teams play, including a short-handed goal and a power-play goal.
Nathan MacKinnon led the Avalanche with a goal and two assists, becoming the first NHL player this season to surpass 40 assists.
Cale Makar contributed a power-play goal and an assist, continuing Colorado's recent success with the man advantage after breaking a slump earlier this week.
Goaltender Scott Wedgewood made 29 saves, providing critical stability during a rough first period and improving the Avalanche's penalty kill, which is now 20 for 21 since recent goaltending changes.
The Ducks started strong, dominating the first period in scoring chances, but failed to capitalize on key opportunities, including five power plays, and dropped their fifth game in six starts for goalie John Gibson.