Overview
- Nathan MacKinnon netted the decisive fourth-round attempt in the shootout and added a goal and two assists in regulation.
- Martin Nečas scored twice during regulation and converted his shootout try to cap a standout night for Colorado.
- Artturi Lehkonen forced overtime by scoring with 1:57 left after the Avalanche pulled their goaltender for an extra attacker.
- Colorado has points in 27 of its past 28 games during a dominant run, with Scott Wedgewood making 20 saves to earn the win.
- Vegas blew two-goal leads and a late advantage, dropping to 1-5 in shootouts; Carter Hart’s save total was reported as 33 by most outlets, with one account listing 34.