Nathan MacKinnon secured a shootout victory for the Colorado Avalanche as they edged the Edmonton Oilers 2-1. Sam Malinski scored in regulation for Colorado, which has now won three out of four games and extended their road-winning streak to seven. Despite missing key players like Nazem Kadri and Cale Makar, the Avalanche continue to lead the league. Connor McDavid responded with a goal for the Oilers, who are struggling with a record of one win in their last five games, missing star forwards Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman.

By the Numbers
  • Colorado is 53-16-11 for the season, leading the NHL.
  • Connor McDavid has a league-leading 134 points this season.
State of Play
  • The Avalanche are on a seven-game road-winning streak.
  • Edmonton's recent form shows only one win in their last five matches.
What's Next

The Avalanche will face the Calgary Flames next, while the Oilers will conclude their regular season at home against the Vancouver Canucks.

Bottom Line

Colorado's ability to win despite injuries highlights their depth, while Edmonton needs to secure a win in their final game to build momentum heading into the playoffs.