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MacKinnon Hits 400, Nichushkin Nets Hat Trick as Avalanche Crush Blues 6-1

A four-goal burst in the opening 4:39 propelled Colorado to a 15th straight home victory.

Overview

  • Colorado scored four times in the first 4:39, the fastest to start a game in franchise history and third quickest in NHL history.
  • The Avalanche outshot St. Louis 43-13 and extended their overall winning streak to nine games, improving to 30-2-7.
  • Nathan MacKinnon finished with two goals and two assists, leading the NHL with 34 goals and tying for the points lead at 70.
  • Jordan Binnington gave up four goals on the first eight shots and ended with 37 saves, while Dalibor Dvorsky had the lone Blues goal.
  • Mackenzie Blackwood made 12 saves to move to 13-1-1, and Brock Nelson scored on the power play after recording his 300th career assist.