TORONTO — The Colorado Avalanche came here with a depleted lineup and it got worse, both before the game and during. Then they spotted the Maple Leafs a three-goal lead.
Then the best collection of star power in the NHL went to work. Colorado came all the way back, with Nathan MacKinnon providing the game-winner in a stunning 5-3 victory. MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Jonathan Drouin all had two points in the win, while Toronto’s top forwards did not make it on the scoresheet.
The Avalanche responded after a rough opening period with a much better 20 minutes to make it a game.