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Nathan MacKinnon's Clutch Effort Lifts Avs Past Knights in Shootout
Colorado Avalanche overcame injury-hit Vegas Golden Knights with Nathan MacKinnon's shootout winner, extending their win streak to seven games, Avalanche officials said.
- On Dec. 27, 2025, the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-5 in a shootout at T-Mobile Arena, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring the winning goal in the fourth round.
- The Golden Knights entered the game without Jack Eichel, Shea Theodore and Adin Hill due to injuries, while Alex Pietrangelo is taking the entire year off with injury.
- Colorado answered in the third period when Martin Necas and Nathan MacKinnon scored to erase a 4-2 deficit after Ben Hutton and Brett Howden gave Vegas the lead.
- Colorado's victory left the Avalanche atop the NHL with at least 60 points and extended their seven-game win streak, while the Vegas Golden Knights earned one point but lost four of their last five games.
- Vegas Golden Knights host Minnesota on Monday night while Colorado Avalanche returns home to host Los Angeles on Monday, seen as a possible Western Conference postseason preview before the 2026 Olympic break.
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Total News Sources12
Leaning Left7Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution70% Left
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- 70% of the sources lean Left
70% Left
L 70%
C 30%
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