US EditionMacKinnon Nets 2 Goals, Maker and Nelson Have Goal, Two Assists, as Avalanche Beat Wild 5-1
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice as Colorado ended Minnesota's franchise-record 14-game home point streak with a 5-1 win, boosting their Central Division lead.
- On Sunday, the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 at Grand Casino Arena, ending Minnesota's seven-game win streak and 14-game home point streak.
- Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to fuel Colorado's offense, while the Avalanche converted twice on the second-period power play with Cale Makar and Brock Nelson setting up chances.
- Minnesota successfully challenged a Sam Malinski offside goal, Jesper Wallstedt made 37 saves and Mackenzie Blackwood had 28 saves for Colorado.
- With the victory, the Avalanche solidified their Central Division lead and sit atop the NHL with 26 victories, widening gaps over Dallas and Minnesota.
- Before leaving, Minnesota Wild host Nashville Predators Tuesday at 7 p.m. and will begin a seven-game road trip Dec. 27 as Grand Casino Arena hosts the World Junior Championship.
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Avalanche bring a mostly silent night to St. Paul
It was billed as a meeting of the NHL’s two hottest teams. But after a choppy 60 minutes of hockey in downtown St. Paul, one of them had cooled off considerably. The Colorado Avalanche solidified their lead atop the Central Division on Sunday, emphatically, building a commending lead and giving Minnesota Wild fans precious little to cheer about. The home team’s seven-game win streak came to a sudden halt as Colorado won 5-1, thanks in large part…
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MacKinnon nets 2 goals, Makar and Nelson have goal, two assists, as Avalanche beat Wild 5-1
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, Cale Makar and Brock Nelson each had a goal and two assists, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 on Sunday night.
Denver Post
Avalanche reaffirm status as NHL’s dominant team, roll to 5-1 win against red-hot Wild
The Avs came to the Twin Cities and put at least a temporary halt to the Minnesota Wild's surge with a dominant 5-1 victory on Sunday at Grand Casino Arena.
Deen’s Daily: Avs Statement in Minnesota; Crosby's Recent Legendary Mark; Wings Keep Rolling
The Avalanche were too much for the Minnesota Wild. Also, Sidney Crosby reached yet another legendary mark in his career, and the Detroit Red Wings can’t stop, won’t stop compiling wins. All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — December 22. Colorado Hockey Now The Avs made a statement on Sunday. After watching the Minnesota Wild end their 10-game winning streak on Black Friday, Colorado returned the favor by ending their seven-game wi…
Gabriel Landeskog had two assists as Colorado further consolidated its grip on the NHL's Western Conference with a 5-1 win over Minnesota.
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