The Colorado Avalanche are looking to wipe the slate clean during the 2025-26 season after a disappointing playoff loss to the Dallas Stars last year, and they are off to a very good start on the road against the Los Angeles Kings on opening night.

After a slow first period for the Avalanche, Colorado exploded for three goals in the second period to take a 3-0 lead into the final 20 minutes. The first of those goals, scored by Martin Necas, was assisted by star forward Nathan MacKinnon . That assist marked MacKinnon's 1,016th career point, which passes Joe Sakic for the most in Avalanche history.

MacKinnon has played just one more game than Sakic in an Avalanche uniform, so the two franchise legends are on a nearly identical pace. It's important to note that Sakic did notch many mo

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