Avalanche weekend notes: Avs survive Shesterkin, MacKinnon highlight reel goal, next challenge

Dec 6, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates after scoring a goal in the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn ImagesThe Colorado Avalanche continue to roll. The club bounced back with a 3-2 overtime win over the New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. The win was huge as it marked a solid bounce-back game following Thursday’s loss to the New York Islanders at UBS Arena.

The Avs continue to lead the NHL, becoming the first team this season to hit 20 wins. Colorado now has 46 points on the season and is closing in on the…