Full Breakdown
Colorado Avalanche Dominate Montreal Canadiens in 7-2 Victory
11/30/2025, 3:21:19 PM
Game Overview
On November 29, 2025, the Colorado Avalanche secured a decisive 7-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at Ball Arena in Denver. This win marked a significant rebound for the Avalanche, who had recently seen their 10-game winning streak halted by a shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild. The Avalanche extended their point streak to 16 games, boasting a record of 13 wins, 0 losses, and 3 overtime losses during this stretch.
Key Performers
Brock Nelson led the Avalanche with an impressive four-point game, scoring two goals and providing two assists, which brought him to a career milestone of 600 points. Gabriel Landeskog also contributed significantly, netting two goals, while Brent Burns added another. Nathan MacKinnon continued to lead the NHL in points, recording a goal and two assists, bringing his total to 44 points for the season.
Montreal's Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson each scored, but their efforts were insufficient to counter Colorado's offensive onslaught. Canadiens' goaltender Jakub Dobes faced 36 shots, making 29 saves but ultimately could not prevent the Avalanche from dominating the scoreboard.
Game Progression
The Avalanche opened the scoring with Nelson's wrist shot at 7:32 of the first period. Landeskog quickly followed, extending the lead to 2-0. Despite a challenge for goaltender interference by Montreal, the goal was upheld after review. Brent Burns made it 3-0 just 50 seconds into the second period, and Nelson scored again shortly after, pushing the lead to 4-0. The Canadiens managed to score two goals, but Colorado's offensive pressure proved overwhelming.
Official Statements & Responses
Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar praised his team's focus and commitment, stating, “Guys are playing hard. They’re playing well. We’ve been competitive and committed pretty much every time the puck drops.” In contrast, Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis acknowledged the team's mistakes, saying, “Thought we had a really good start, made a couple mistakes that they made us pay for it.”
Criticism & Opposition
Despite the strong performance from the Avalanche, the Canadiens faced criticism for their defensive lapses. Players like Josh Anderson noted the need for improvement, emphasizing that the team must be harder to play against. The Canadiens' inability to maintain discipline in the face of adversity was highlighted as a critical factor in their loss.
What's Next
Following this game, the Canadiens will host the Ottawa Senators, while the Avalanche will prepare to face the Vancouver Canucks. Both teams will look to adjust and improve as the season progresses, with the Avalanche aiming to maintain their strong form and the Canadiens seeking to bounce back from this defeat.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I just pride myself on playing both sides and impacting the game in a number of different ways,” — Brock Nelson, Forward, Colorado Avalanche
- “The most important thing for me is the focus of the team,” — Jared Bednar, Head Coach, Colorado Avalanche
- “Obviously, tough bounce on the second goal. We didn't like the call, but we go down 2-0 and then 3-0. We got to find ways to help out Dobes tonight. I mean, none of those goals are his fault. It's on us as players to be harder to play against.” — Josh Anderson, Forward, Montreal Canadiens
