MacKinnon’s Four Points Lead Avalanche Past Penguins 5-2

The Colorado Avalanche overcame a 2-0 first-period deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2, scoring five unanswered goals. Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and three assists, Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, and rookie T.J. Hughes netted his first NHL goal. Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 29 shots. Sidney Crosby recorded his 1,110th career assist, moving into seventh place on the NHL’s all-time list and one short of Ray Bourque’s record for assists with a single franchise. The game was the first with Brett McLean overseeing Colorado’s power play, which converted once in four chances.