EDMONTON - Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and a pair of assists as the Western Conference-leading Colorado Avalanche embarrassed the Edmonton Oilers 9-1 on Saturday.

Cale Makar, Parker Kelly and Jack Drury each had two-goal games, and Gavin Brindley also scored for the Avalanche (9-1-5) who have registered at least a point in six straight games. Devon Toews chipped in with three assists.

Connor McDavid replied for the inconsistent Oilers (6-6-4), who have lost three straight.

Scott Wedgewood registered 23 saves to collect the win for the Avalanche, while Stuart Skinner allowed four goals on 13 shots for the Oilers, before being replaced by Calvin Pickard, who made 17 stops.

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