The new guys are pretty good. The reigning MVP is, too.
Nathan MacKinnon scored a brilliant power-play goal to complete a Colorado Avalanche comeback in a 7-4 victory Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs at a raucous Ball Arena.
The goal, shortly after MacKinnon was knocked to the ice after a big hit, was point no. 998 of this career. It was also Colorado’s third straight goal after falling behind 4-2, and helped secure the club’s fifth straight victory.
Valeri Nichushkin sealed the win and completed a hat trick with an empty-net goal. He now has 15 goals in 26 games this season.