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Avalanche Rout Oilers 9–1 Behind Makar’s Two, MacKinnon’s Four Points

The romp underscored Colorado's hot start, exposing Edmonton's goaltending questions.

Overview

  • Cale Makar scored twice in the first period to build a 2-0 cushion on the road.
  • Nathan MacKinnon added two third-period goals and finished with four points to seal the blowout.
  • Parker Kelly recorded a pair, including a shorthanded breakaway, as Colorado surged to a 6-1 lead after two.
  • Jack Drury scored on a second-period redirection and struck late for the ninth goal.
  • Edmonton pulled starter Stuart Skinner for Calvin Pickard, was outshot 34-24, and got its lone goal from Connor McDavid on a power play.