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Avalanche Crush Maple Leafs 4-1, Nelson Nets Hat Trick

1/26/2026

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The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1, with Brock Nelson scoring a hat trick.
Jack Drury contributed a goal, while MacKenzie Blackwood made 32 saves.
Colorado's record rose to 35-6-9, making them one of four NHL teams with six or fewer regulation losses through 50 games.
The Maple Leafs, now 24-19-9, have lost six of their last seven games.

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Story summary

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1, with Brock Nelson scoring a hat trick.
Jack Drury contributed a goal, while MacKenzie Blackwood made 32 saves.
Colorado's record rose to 35-6-9, making them one of four NHL teams with six or fewer regulation losses through 50 games.
The Maple Leafs, now 24-19-9, have lost six of their last seven games.