Avalanche Dominate Toyota Game Recap

The Colorado Avalanche put on a dominant performance in their Toyota Game Recap on May 12, 2024. Leading the way was Nathan MacKinnon, who had a goal and two assists.

The Colorado Avalanche put on a dominant performance in their Toyota Game Recap on May 12, 2024, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2. Leading the way was Nathan MacKinnon, who had a goal and two assists.

MacKinnon opened the scoring in the first period with a power-play goal. He then assisted on goals by Mikko Rantanen and Valeri Nichushkin in the second period. Rantanen's goal was a beautiful one-timer from the slot, while Nichushkin's goal was a backhander from in close.

The Avalanche continued to pour it on in the third period. MacKinnon assisted on another goal, this time by Cale Makar. Makar's goal was a wrist shot from the blue line that beat Oilers goalie Mike Smith clean.

Devon Toews added an empty-net goal in the final minute of the game to seal the victory.

Pavel Francouz was solid in goal for the Avalanche, stopping 33 of 35 shots. Smith was not as sharp, allowing five goals on 30 shots.

The Avalanche's victory was their fourth in a row and improved their record to 5-1-0. The Oilers fell to 3-3-0 with the loss.

The Avalanche will be back in action on Friday, May 15, when they host the Calgary Flames. The Oilers will be back in action on Saturday, May 16, when they host the Vancouver Canucks.

* The Avalanche's power play was clicking on all cylinders on Wednesday night, going 2-for-4. The Oilers, on the other hand, were 0-for-4 on the power play.

* The Avalanche outshot the Oilers 37-35.

* The Avalanche won the faceoff battle, winning 56% of the draws.

* The Avalanche had a 22-15 advantage in blocked shots.

* The Avalanche were whistled for four penalties, while the Oilers were whistled for three.

* The Avalanche had a 5-on-3 power play for 1:36 in the third period, but they were unable to score.

* The Avalanche's victory was their first against the Oilers this season.

* The Avalanche are now 4-0-0 at home this season.

* The Avalanche have won four games in a row.