Overview
- Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and three assists, recording his 312th multi-point game in franchise history.
- Colorado scored six times in the second period to tie its franchise mark and carried an 8-1 lead into the third.
- The Avalanche improved to 18-0-2 at Ball Arena and snapped a two-game skid to open a seven-game homestand.
- Ottawa rotated goalies as Leevi Merilainen was pulled after three goals, Mads Sogaard allowed five, and Merilainen finished the third.
- Brock Nelson scored twice and Scott Wedgewood stopped 29 shots as the third period grew chippy with Senators misconducts.