Another comeback: 5 takeaways from the Avalanche’s 3-2 victory at Vegas

Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) celebrates after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Las Vegas.One night after producing a franchise-record 14 shots in a 6-3 comeback victory over the Winnipeg Jets, Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon needed just one shot to help defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena.

MacKinnon’s one-time blast off Cale Makar’s cross-ice feed at 6:06 of the third period was the game-winning goal as Colorado produced its 17th comeback victory of the season. The Avs trailed 2-1 through 40 minutes and tied it with J.T. Compher’s deflection off a Jack…