LOS ANGELES -- Nathan MacKinnon became the Colorado Avalanche’s all-time leader in points since the franchise relocated in 1995-96 in a 4-1 season-opening win against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday.

MacKinnon had the primary assist on Martin Necas’ goal 48 seconds into the second period for his 1,016th point (367 goals, 649 assists) in 871 games to break a tie with Joe Sakic (1,015 points in 870 games). Sakic is the franchise leader in Quebec Nordiques-Avalanche history with 1,641 points.

Necas scored twice, Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and an assist, and MacKinnon and Cale Makar each had two assists for the Avalanche. Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves.

Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog played in his first season opener since Oct. 13, 2021, and his first regular-sea

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