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Nathan MacKinnon Shines with 40 Goals in Avalanche's Victory

2/1/2026

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Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche scored twice in a 5-0 win over Detroit Red Wings on January 31, 2026, becoming the NHL's first 40-goal scorer this season.
MacKinnon added an assist, bringing his career total to 699.
Mackenzie Blackwood of the Avalanche earned third shutout by stopping 28 shots.
The win extended Colorado's 14-game run without a loss against Detroit.
The teams will meet again in Colorado on Monday.

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Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche scored twice in a 5-0 win over Detroit Red Wings on January 31, 2026, becoming the NHL's first 40-goal scorer this season.
MacKinnon added an assist, bringing his career total to 699.
Mackenzie Blackwood of the Avalanche earned third shutout by stopping 28 shots.
The win extended Colorado's 14-game run without a loss against Detroit.
The teams will meet again in Colorado on Monday.