Nathan MacKinnon had two goals, Josh Manson also scored and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Denver on Saturday night.

Martin Necas added an empty-net goal, Artturi Lehkonen contributed three assists and Scott Wedgewood needed just 13 saves to secure the win for Colorado, which scored on its first two shots of the night.

The Avalanche have started the season on a six-game point streak.

John Beecher scored and Jeremy Swayman turned away 34 shots for Boston. The Bruins have dropped their last three games after beginning the season 3-0.

Boston also tallied a goal on its first shot of the night, going ahead 3:11 into the game. Charlie McAvoy had the puck above the right circle and sent a pass down through the slot to Beecher on the left, and he redirected the puck into

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