Nathan MacKinnon collected two assists to become Colorado's all-time points leader, leading the visiting Avalanche to a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings in the season opener for both teams on Tuesday.

Martin Necas scored two goals for the Avalanche, who lost 8-4 in their season opener a year ago against the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas.

Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and an assist, Sam Malinski also scored, Cale Makar added two assists and Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves for Colorado.

Kevin Fiala scored a late 5-on-3 goal and Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves for the Kings.

Necas, Malinski and Lehkonen scored in the second period to give the Avalanche a 3-0 lead.

The Kings had just killed the game's first power play when MacKinnon took the puck behind the Los Angeles net during a delayed

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