Overview
- Josh Manson had two goals, two assists and a fight for a career night that included a Gordie Howe hat trick.
- Colorado tied a franchise record with six goals in the second period, including five in a span of 6 minutes, 18 seconds.
- Nathan MacKinnon posted a goal and three assists to move within one point of Connor McDavid for the NHL scoring lead.
- Scott Wedgewood stopped 29 shots as the Avalanche snapped a two-game losing streak.
- Ottawa shuffled goalies after Leevi Merilainen allowed three goals, with Mads Sogaard yielding five before Merilainen returned, and the third period featured multiple fights and misconducts.