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Overtime goal lifts MacKinnon-less Avalanche past Rangers

The next time the Avalanche play in front of its fans? Up in the air.

The next time the Avalanche play, period? Ditto.

The uncertainty of the immediate future was put on hold Wednesday night at the Pepsi Center, where a lively crowd watched the Avalanche, minus star center Nathan MacKinnon, down the New York Rangers 3-2 on J.T. Compher’s goal with 2:10 left in overtime.

Coronavirus concerns gripped the sports world as the Avalanche moved to 9-2-1 in its last 12 games. During the first period, the NHL announced it would reveal its plan — no fans, no games, status quo?