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The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-1, ending the Wild’s seven-game winning streak and their 14-game home point streak. Nathan MacKinnon led the Avalanche with two goals, while Cale Makar and Brock Nelson each contributed a goal and two assists. Mackenzie Blackwood made 28 saves for Colorado. Ryan Hartman scored the lone goal for the Wild, and Jesper Wallstedt stopped 37 shots. The Avalanche are now among the top teams in NHL history for points accumulated after 35 games, and MacKinnon is hitting milestones as well.

News Article:

Avalanche Crush Wild 5-1, Ending Minnesota’s Streak

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Colorado Avalanche dominated the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night, securing a decisive 5-1 victory and snapping the Wild’s impressive seven-game winning streak. The loss also ended Minnesota’s 14-game home point streak, which dated back to November 1st.

Nathan MacKinnon led the charge for the Avalanche, scoring two goals, including an empty-netter, bringing his league-leading total to 30. Cale Makar and Brock Nelson each contributed a goal and two assists to the Avalanche’s offensive onslaught. Martin Necas also found the back of the net, while Gabriel Landeskog chipped in with two assists.

Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood was solid in net for Colorado, stopping 28 of 29 shots. Jesper Wallstedt made 37 saves for the Wild.

The Avalanche’s victory marks a historic start to their season, tying the 2022-23 Boston Bruins for the second-most points (59) after 35 games in NHL history.

MacKinnon’s performance also placed him among Avalanche/Nordiques franchise legends, tying Peter and Marian Stastny for the fewest games needed to reach 60 points in a season (35 games).

Ryan Hartman scored Minnesota’s only goal early in the third period, briefly cutting the deficit to 3-1. However, Nelson responded with a goal late in the third, and MacKinnon added the empty-netter to seal the win.

The Avalanche successfully challenged for offside on an early goal by the Avalanche, but could not overcome the deficit.

Looking ahead, the Avalanche will host Utah on Tuesday, while the Wild will look to rebound at home against the Nashville Predators, also on Tuesday.

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