To sum up the offensive struggles of the Avalanche top line of Nathan MacKinnon, Gabe Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen in the past three games: They’re being outshined by the Vegas Golden Knights’ second line.
MacKinnon, Landeskog and Rantanen: Combined two goals and two assists (four points).
Reilly Smith, William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault: Six goals and six assists (12 points).
The Avalanche escaped with a Game 2 overtime win, but Vegas’ second line was dominant in its two home-ice wins, including Sunday’s 5-1 victory when Marchessault had a hat trick and Karlsson three assists.