Thatcher Demko led the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, achieving his first shutout of the season and the ninth of his NHL career. Demko was solid in goal, stopping all 25 shots faced. Jake DeBrusk initiated the scoring with his 19th goal of the season early in the second period, followed by a power-play goal from Brock Boeser. Filip Hronek provided two assists, while Drew O’Connor sealed the win with an empty-net goal. The Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood made 28 saves but faced a tough night as Colorado's shutout streak was snapped.

The match turned tense in the third period, featuring multiple scrums and 26 penalty minutes assessed. Miles Wood received a game misconduct for an inappropriate poke at Vancouver’s Linus Karlsson. The Canucks have shown improved form, now with points in five of their last six matches. Meanwhile, the Avalanche will need to regroup quickly as they continue their Canadian road trip against the Calgary Flames.

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Mackenzie Blackwood's impressive performance continued as he recorded his second consecutive shutout, saving 24 shots in the Colorado Avalanche's 2-0 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers. Nathan MacKinnon extended his lead in NHL scoring, notching another goal to bring his season total to 20 goals and a league-high 60 assists, accumulating 80 points overall. The Flyers, struggling offensively, have now gone over three games without scoring, with their last goal coming from Scott Laughton against New Jersey. Sam Girard contributed to the Avalanche's score with a goal midway through the second period, capitalizing on Colorado’s power play.

The game showcased Blackwood's skill, marking the third time in his career that he’s achieved back-to-back shutouts, increasing his season shutout total to three and his career total to 13. The Flyers’ defense, led by Samuel Ersson's 30 saves, held the Avalanche without a shot for the first portion of the game but couldn't prevent the goals that ultimately decided the match.

Jonathan Drouin led the Colorado Avalanche to a dominant 5-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues with a standout performance, scoring two goals and assisting on another. The Avalanche took control early with a four-goal first period, including goals from Martin Necas and Cale Makar, the latter marking his third consecutive game with a goal. Mackenzie Blackwood earned his first shutout with Colorado, making 19 saves, while Joel Hofer of the Blues faced 36 shots, managing 31 saves but unable to prevent the scoring barrage. The Blues' recent struggles continued, marking their fourth consecutive loss and raising concerns over their offensive output.

Necas, acquired in the trade involving Mikko Rantanen, made his mark by scoring his first goal with Colorado. Despite a promising start, the Blues failed to capitalize on a short-handed opportunity that could have shifted momentum. Colorado's power play found its rhythm after a prolonged slump, successfully converting three times in the last sixteen games.

The Colorado Avalanche bounced back impressively from a recent defeat by crushing the St. Louis Blues 5-0 at Ball Arena. Coach Jared Bednar had warned that the team needed to respond quickly to stay in playoff contention, and his players delivered their best period of the season, scoring four goals in the first 20 minutes. Jonathan Drouin was particularly standout, netting two goals, while Martin Necas scored his first as an Avalanche player. Mackenzie Blackwood secured a solid performance with 19 saves, marking a return to form after a rough patch.

The Avalanche's early dominance was characterized by aggressive play and effective power plays, ultimately leading them to a comfortable victory. This win puts Colorado just five points behind the Dallas Stars in the Central Division, while also keeping them four points ahead of the Vancouver Canucks, who are nipping at their heels for a playoff spot.