Brock Nelson struck twice as the Avalanche powered past the Senators with a four-goal first period on Thursday night.
The Colorado Avalanche had plenty to celebrate as they wrapped up a dominant 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night at the Canadian Tire Centre.
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Brock Nelson shined with his first two goals in an Avalanche jersey, finally breaking through after his trade deadline move. His second tally came on a power play redirection off Artturi Lehkonen’s shot, capping off a five-goal surge that forced Ottawa to pull Linus Ullmark after the first period.
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Anton Forsberg stepped in and allowed just one goal, but the damage was already done.
Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Joel Kiviranta also found the net, helping Colorado close the gap to just two points behind the Dallas Stars for second place in the Central Division.
Avalanche Dominate in Every Aspect
The numbers tell the story of just how one-sided the game was.
Shots on goal: Colorado outshot Ottawa 32-16, holding the Senators to just four shots in each of the final two periods.
Power play efficiency: The Avs converted twice on four chances, improving to 10th in the league with a 24.1% success rate.
Defensive effort: Blocking 20 shots, the Avalanche effectively shut down Ottawa’s attack before it could gain any momentum.
Beyond the stats, the Avs passed the eye test with ease. A four-goal first period set the tone, allowing them to cruise through the rest of the game. The victory is especially meaningful as the Senators remain in the playoff hunt, making this a statement win for Colorado.
Now 8-1-1 in their last 10 games, the Avalanche are heating up at the perfect time. With the standings tightening, every point matters in the race for postseason positioning.
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