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MacKinnon Hits 400, Avalanche Rolls to 9th Straight Win
1 Jan
Summary
- Nathan MacKinnon scored his 400th career goal, becoming the third player in franchise history to reach the milestone.
- Valeri Nichushkin recorded his second career NHL hat trick in the Avalanche's dominant victory.
- The Colorado Avalanche secured their ninth consecutive win, extending their home streak to 15 games.
The Colorado Avalanche extended their winning streak to nine games with a decisive 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, including his 400th career goal, becoming the third player in franchise history to achieve this milestone. He also added two assists, maintaining his league lead in goals and tying for the league lead in points.
Valeri Nichushkin was instrumental in the win, netting his second career NHL hat trick. The Avalanche established an early lead with four goals in the first 4:39 of the game, a franchise record for fastest four goals to start a game. Brock Nelson also contributed to the scoring, and Mackenzie Blackwood made 12 saves in goal.
The Avalanche's dominance continued with their 15th consecutive home win, improving their season record to 30-2-7. This remarkable performance through 39 games tied a historic NHL record for most points. The St. Louis Blues, meanwhile, struggled offensively, recording a season-low 13 shots on goal and losing their second straight game.
