Overview
- Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the NHL’s first 40-goal scorer, ending a five-game drought, and added an assist to reach 91 points.
- Mackenzie Blackwood made 28 saves for his third shutout of the season.
- Brent Burns, Ross Colton and Parker Kelly also scored, and Artturi Lehkonen recorded two assists.
- Detroit closed a winless three-game homestand and was shut out for the fourth time this season, with starter John Gibson pulled after two periods as he and Cam Talbot combined for 16 saves.
- Colorado improved to 14-0-1 in its last 15 against Detroit, finished January at 6-6-2, and will host the Red Wings in the return game Monday.