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Avalanche Triumphs: MacKinnon Shines in Season Opener

10/15/2025

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The Avalanche opened their season with a win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche assisted Martin Necas on the first goal.
MacKinnon’s speed drew defenders, allowing Necas to score from the right faceoff circle.
MacKinnon scored the game-winning power-play goal against the Utah Mammoth, with assists from Necas and Makar in six seconds.
The Buffalo Sabres disallowed a goal after Necas's offsides negated a shot.

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The Avalanche opened their season with a win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche assisted Martin Necas on the first goal.
MacKinnon’s speed drew defenders, allowing Necas to score from the right faceoff circle.
MacKinnon scored the game-winning power-play goal against the Utah Mammoth, with assists from Necas and Makar in six seconds.
The Buffalo Sabres disallowed a goal after Necas's offsides negated a shot.