Following the news of Nathan MacKinnon’s indefinite absence due to a suspected hand injury the Colorado Avalanche still had a game to play against fellow division leader in the Calgary Flames. After a gutsy 60-minute effort the Avalanche prevailed in a 2-1 win on the back of two Val Nichushkin power play goals.
The Game
Much like the previous game in Minnesota the first period concluded in a scoreless tie. As the game heated up a pivotal moment occurred in the second period in which the Flames received a lengthy 5-on-3 and after several looks finally got on the board at 9:31 from Tyler Toffoli.