Josh Manson has 2 goals, 2 assists and a fight as Avalanche rout Senators 8-2
Josh Manson recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick including two goals, two assists, and a fight as Colorado scored six goals in the second period to win 8-2, ending a two-game losing streak.
- Thursday night at Ball Arena, Josh Manson, defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche, completed a Gordie Howe hat trick before 23 minutes, powering the Avalanche to an 8-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.
- After a mini-slump, the Colorado Avalanche snapped a two-game regulation losing streak and remain unbeaten at home this season at 18-0-2 as their homestand at Ball Arena began.
- In the second period, the Colorado Avalanche scored five goals in a short span, tying a franchise record for goals in a period as Nathan MacKinnon, center, had a four-point night and regained the NHL scoring lead.
- Faced with goaltending issues, Ottawa pulled starter Leevi Merilainen after three goals on 12 shots and backup Mads Sogaard yielded five before Merilainen returned; Ottawa reportedly signed veteran James Reimer to an AHL tryout contract and faces Florida on Saturday.
- Brock Nelson scored his 20th and 21st goals and Martin Necas hit his 20th, underscoring Colorado's scoring depth as it opens a seven-game homestand.
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Brock Nelson scored twice in Colorado's six-goal outburst in the second period, Josh Manson had two goals and two assists, and the Avalanche routed the Ottawa Senators 8-2 in Denver on Thursday night.
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