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Avalanche Dominate Canucks with MacKinnon and Landeskog Leading the Charge

The Colorado Avalanche secured a decisive victory over the Vancouver Canucks with a 3-1 scoreline at Ball Arena. This win improved the Avalanche's record to 19-1-6, while the Canucks fell to 10-14-3.


Dec 2, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Linus Karlsson (94) celebrates his goal with left wing Arshdeep Bains (13) in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche s at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

First Period


The game kicked off with both teams showing strong defensive play. The Avalanche managed to break through first, thanks to Nathan MacKinnon's impressive performance. His goal set the tone for the rest of the match, giving Colorado an early advantage.


Second Period


In this period, Gabriel Landeskog stepped up for the Avs by assisting on two crucial goals that extended their lead. The team's defense was equally robust, preventing any scoring opportunities from Vancouver and maintaining their momentum.


Dec 2, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA;Colorado Avalanche center Brock Nelson (11) shoots and scores past Vancouver Canucks center Max Sasson (63) in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Third Period


Despite efforts from Vancouver's side, including a goal in this period, they couldn't close the gap created by Colorado's earlier dominance. The Avs' defense held firm under pressure, ensuring no further goals were conceded.


The standout performances came from Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog who were instrumental in securing this win for Colorado. Their contributions were pivotal in both offensive plays and maintaining defensive solidity throughout all periods of play.


Dec 2, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Brock Nelson (11) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) as center Teddy Blueger (53) defends in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

For fans looking forward to more action from their team, mark your calendars as Colorado Avalanche will face New York Islanders next at UBS Arena on December 4th at 7:00 PM EST. Catch all live coverage on ESPN+, MSGSN or ALT networks.


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