Overview
- Colorado tied a franchise mark with six goals in the second period, including five in 6:18, to break the game open.
- Nathan MacKinnon posted a goal and three assists to move within one point of Connor McDavid for the NHL scoring lead.
- Josh Manson delivered two goals, two assists and a fight, completing his first Gordie Howe hat trick on a career-best night.
- Ottawa shuffled goaltenders as Leevi Merilainen was pulled early, Mads Sogaard allowed five, and Merilainen returned for the third.
- Physical play escalated with multiple fights and misconducts, while Scott Wedgewood made 29 saves as Colorado snapped a two-game skid to open a seven-game homestand.