Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 in Denver on Wednesday night.

Artturi Lehkonen, Casey Mittelstadt and Logan O’Connor added goals to help the Avalanche snap a two-game skid.

Nathan MacKinnon had two power-play goals and an assist, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 22 shots against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Wednesday night. Artturi Lehkonen,

Nathan MacKinnon posted two goals and an assist to help the Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Pride Night at Ball Arena on Wednesday. Martin Necas recorded three assists, while Artturi Lehkonen, Casey Mittelstadt and Logan O'Connor each scored a goal. In net for Colorado, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 22 of the 23 shots he faced.

Weeks after the Colorado Avalanche traded away Mikko Rantanen, star Nathan MacKinnon issued an honest admission on a key difference in Colorado's game with Martin Necas.

The Avalanche got off the schneid in an impressive fashion, dominating the New Jersey Devils to the tune of 5-1.

The Avalanche realized what a difference one player can make to a team. Valeri Nichushkin helped boost his team to a 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils Wednesday night. His skill and size have been noticeably absent from the lineup.

The Colorado Avalanche got back into the win column for the first time since the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament ended by beating the New Jersey Devils 5-1 Wednesday night in Denver. And the Avs' victory improved their record to 34-24-2.