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Kadri, Kelly Score in 1:02 Span Early in 3rd in Avalanche's 5-2 Win over Devils
Nazem Kadri and Parker Kelly sparked Colorado’s four-goal third period, while Mackenzie Blackwood made 20 saves to help the Avalanche improve to 7-5-1.
On Wednesday in Denver, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-2, ending the Devils' four-game winning streak with a dominant four-goal third period.
Breaking a tie game early in the third period, Nazem Kadri and Parker Kelly scored 1:02 apart to shift momentum decisively in favor of the Avalanche.
Nathan MacKinnon added his eighth goal with eight minutes remaining, followed 30 seconds later by Jaden Schwartz. Mackenzie Blackwood made 20 saves for Colorado while Jake Allen stopped 39 shots for New Jersey.
Despite Connor Brown scoring twice, including a short-handed goal in the first period, the Devils could not overcome the Avalanche's late surge. Gabriel Landeskog tied the game in the second period.
The Devils travel to face Vegas on Friday night, while the Avalanche prepare to Host Calgary on Saturday night as both teams continue their NHL schedules.