The Colorado Avalanche secured a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night at Ball Arena in Denver. The turning point came early in the third period when Nazem Kadri and Parker Kelly scored just 62 seconds apart, breaking open a close game. Nathan MacKinnon led the Avalanche offense, while goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood made key stops against his former team. Cale Makar contributed from the blue line as Colorado improved its home record. For New Jersey, Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt generated chances but couldn't solve Blackwood consistently. The Devils' Dougie Hamilton and Brett Pesce logged heavy defensive minutes. The Associated Press reported the game concluded with Colorado outshooting New Jersey in the final frame.
Avalanche Defeat Devils 5-2 Behind Quick Third-Period Goals
