The Avalanche started slowly but improved to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins in their third game over four days.
Nathan MacKinnon had a four-point night with assists on both Artturi Lehkonen’s goals and one on T.J. Hughes’ first NHL goal.
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“It’s special. Their styles are really complementary to one another,” head coach Jared Bednar said. “If there’s anyone that knows where Nate’s going to be, where he’s going, where he wants the puck, when he wants the puck, how to get a touch on a puck in traffic that gets to the space that Nate’s heading to, it’s Art (Lehkonen). I’ve always felt that way. It’s why I spend so much time with them.”
Martin Necas earned three points, and Cale Makar added two in the 5-2 victory.
Mackenzie Blackwood had an outstanding game with 29 saves.
Colleen Flynn breaks down all that and more in Mile High Sports’ “Wake the Puck Up.”