US EditionNHL-leading Avalanche beat Mammoth 4-2 in return from Olympic break
Colorado scored four times in the second period, led by Brock Nelson's 30th goal, to secure a 4-2 win over Utah after the Olympic break.
- On Wednesday in Salt Lake City, Brock Nelson scored his 30th goal as part of Colorado's four-goal second period that led to a 4-2 win over Utah Mammoth.
- Returning from the three-week Olympic break, both teams resumed NHL play with lineup changes as Nathan MacKinnon sat out, prompting Nelson to move up to center.
- Goaltenders also played key roles as Scott Wedgewood made 28 saves and Karel Vejmelka stopped 21 during the second period, which saw four goals scored.
- Both teams have immediate follow-ups as Colorado Avalanche hosts Minnesota Thursday and Utah Mammoth hosts Minnesota Friday, providing quick rematch schedules.
- With Cooley back, he had 23 points in 29 games and led the team with 14 goals before missing 28 games, crucial for Utah's offense.
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NHL-leading Avalanche beat Mammoth 4-2 in return from Olympic break
U.S. Olympian Brock Nelson scored his 30th goal of the season in Colorado’s four-goal second period and the NHL-leading Avalanche beat the Utah Mammoth 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Postgame: Avalanche Double Up Mammoth In First Game After Olympics
Feb 25, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Brock Nelson (11) reacts after a goal the was call off during the first period of the game against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images The Avalanche began their final 27-game stretch of the regular season on a high note. Playing on the road in Utah, Colorado had four of the six goals in a high-scoring second period, on its way to a 4-2 victor…
Salt Lake City - Czech forward Martin Nečas contributed a goal and an assist to Colorado's 4-2 win over Utah in the first game after the Olympic break in the NHL and was named the first star of the game. His national team teammate Karel Vejmelka made 21 saves in the Mammoth goal. Defenseman Radko Gudas helped Anaheim win 6-5 over Edmonton with an assist. Lukáš Dostál made 22 saves against the Stanley Cup finalists in the past two seasons.
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