MacKinnon Leads Avalanche to 9-1 Rout of Oilers
EDMONTON — Nathan MacKinnon delivered an outstanding performance with two goals and two assists as the Western Conference-leading Colorado Avalanche dominated the Edmonton Oilers 9-1 on Saturday night.
Game Highlights
- Cale Makar, Parker Kelly, and Jack Drury each scored twice.
- Gavin Brindley added a single goal for Colorado (9-1-5), which earned at least one point in six straight games.
- Devon Toews contributed three assists, while goaltender Scott Wedgewood stopped 23 shots for the win.
- Edmonton’s lone goal came from Connor McDavid, as the Oilers (6-6-4) dropped their third consecutive game.
Goaltending Summary
Stuart Skinner started for Edmonton but was pulled after conceding four goals on 13 shots. His replacement, Calvin Pickard, made 17 saves in relief.
Notable Milestones
- MacKinnon registered his 700th even-strength career point, joining Joe Sakic as only the second player in franchise history to reach that milestone.
- He also extended his personal points streak to eight consecutive games.
- Defenceman Mattias Ekholm marked his 900th NHL regular-season appearance and leads all active Oilers in career games (43) against Colorado.
Makar’s Scoring Surge
Just over a minute after opening the scoring late in the first period, Cale Makar struck again with a precise wrist shot for his sixth goal of the season, bringing his total to 20 points. His road point streak now stands at nine games.
“MacKinnon and Makar continue to set the tone for a dominant Avalanche squad,” said one analyst following the game.
Author Summary
The Avalanche showcased complete dominance over Edmonton, with standout performances from MacKinnon and Makar driving Colorado’s sixth consecutive point-earning game.