MacKinnon Leads Avalanche to 9-1 Victory Over Oilers
EDMONTON — Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and provided two assists, powering the Western Conference-leading Colorado Avalanche to a dominant 9-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.
Key Performances
- Cale Makar, Parker Kelly, and Jack Drury each recorded two goals.
- Gavin Brindley also scored for the Avalanche, who have earned points in six consecutive games (9-1-5).
- Devon Toews contributed three assists.
- Connor McDavid scored for the struggling Oilers (6-6-4), who suffered their third straight loss.
Goaltending
Scott Wedgewood made 23 saves to secure the win for Colorado. Edmonton's Stuart Skinner allowed four goals on 13 shots before being replaced by Calvin Pickard, who stopped 17 shots.
Milestones and Streaks
Nathan MacKinnon assisted on Colorado’s first goal, reaching the 700th even-strength point of his career, joining Joe Sakic as the only players in franchise history to achieve this.
MacKinnon also extended his point streak to eight games. Meanwhile, Edmonton defenseman Mattias Ekholm played his 900th NHL regular-season game and leads all active Oilers with 43 career games against Colorado.
Game Highlights
After opening the scoring with 6:31 left in the first period, Makar scored again shortly after with a precise wrist shot, marking his sixth goal of the season and 20th point overall. This goal extended his season-opening road point streak to nine games.
"Just over a minute after starting the scoring, defenceman Makar struck again, beating Skinner with a wicked wrist shot for his sixth goal of the campaign."
The Avalanche’s overwhelming performance showcased their offensive depth and kept their momentum strong heading further into the season.
Author's Summary
Nathan MacKinnon led a dominant Avalanche effort with multiple points, as Colorado crushed the Oilers 9-1, extending both individual and team streaks.