Colorado Avalanche at United Center: did Martin Necas and Nathan MacKinnon tip the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks?

The Colorado Avalanche entered United Center at 45-13 with 10 overtime losses and left with a 4-1 result over the the Chicago Blackhawks, who carried a 26-31 mark with 12 overtime losses and 1 point. Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks final score reflected the Avs’ 49 shots to the Hawks’ 20 and a 59 percent faceoff rate that tilted possession.

First period

The Colorado Avalanche built an early edge with 2 goals in the opening period while generating volume through 49 total shots on the night. The Blackhawks came out of the first period scoreless while matching the Avs with 19 hits and leaning on 21 blocked shots to manage zone time.

Second period

The Blackhawks put their only goal on the board in the second period, with their scoring line showing 2 assists on the night. The Avalanche’s special teams shaped game-changing plays Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks as the Avs produced 2 power-play goals on 5 opportunities while the Hawks finished 0-for-3 with 0 shots on the advantage.

Third period

The Avalanche closed the third period with 2 more goals and finished with 11 total points from 4 goals and 7 assists in the box score. Martin Necas posted 3 points on 1 goal and 2 assists, and Nathan MacKinnon added 3 assists as Colorado’s top line drove repeated entries and looks. Mackenzie Blackwood secured the win with 19 saves on 20 shots against, and Chicago’s goaltender finished with 45 saves while facing 49 shots.

Post horn

This post game analysis also includes a Colorado Avalanche final whistle reaction centered on the Avs’ 8 percent shooting rate paired with 6 team takeaways and 22 blocked attempts credited in the game file. The Blackhawks were tagged with a minus-5 plus-minus team mark while the Avalanche ended at plus-5, and Chicago’s 15 giveaways sat next to Colorado’s 14 in a turnover battle that still favored the Avs’ shot generation.

The next broadcast for the Colorado Avalanche is scheduled at 12:30 PM EDT on 3/22/2026 against the the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, District of Columbia, with viewing on NHL Network, ALT, and MNMT. Keep it locked for the next recap, then run it back by sharing this article with other Avs fans.