Lehkonen's Hat Trick Leads Avalanche to Victory Over Utah

Colorado secures a 4-1 win with Lehkonen's career-first hat trick and Blackwood's standout goaltending performance.

Artturi Lehkonen scored his first career hat trick, including two late goals, to propel the Avalanche to their fourth consecutive win.
Mackenzie Blackwood, who signed a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension earlier in the day, made 34 saves in the victory.
Nathan MacKinnon contributed three assists, extending his NHL-leading point total to 60, and engaged in a rare fight during the heated matchup.
Mikko Rantanen scored his 20th goal of the season and extended his point streak to 10 games with five goals and 13 assists during that span.
The Utah Hockey Club, struggling at home with a 5-7-4 record this season, managed a power-play goal from Nick Schmaltz but fell short in a physical contest.