OTTAWA, ON — Nathan MacKinnon, Brock Nelson, Cale Makar and Joel Kiviranta all scored in Colorado’s first-period barrage and the Avalanche cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Nelson finished with two goals — his first two since being acquired by Colorado from the New York Islanders — and Scott Wedgewood made 15 saves.
Wedgewood’s shutout bid being ended by Dylan Cozens’ power-play goal with 4:41 left in the game.
The Avalanche chased Linus Ullmark from the game just 17:29 in after he allowed four goals on 13 shots.
It was the Senators’ second straight loss following a six-game winning streak.
Nelson scored his second of the night on the power play 1:54 into the middle frame after tipping Artturi Lehkonen’s shot to beat Anton Forsberg, who allowed one goal on 19 shots in relief of Ullmark.
OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 20: Colorado Avalanche center Brock Nelson (11) celebrates his goal with defenseman Devon Toews (7), left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62), center Ross Colton (20) and center Charlie Coyle (10) during second period National Hockey League action between the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators on March 20, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 20: Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) and Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton (20) battle during second period National Hockey League action between the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators on March 20, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 20: Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton (20) battles to skate around Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven (43) during second period National Hockey League action between the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators on March 20, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 20: Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton (20) keeps eyes on the play along side Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven (43) and Artem Zub (2) during second period National Hockey League action between the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators on March 20, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 20: Ottawa Senators defenseman Travis Hamonic (23) looks to break up a pass during second period National Hockey League action between the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators on March 20, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 20: Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (72) keeps eyes on the play during second period National Hockey League action between the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators on March 20, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 20: Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) keeps eyes on the play during second period National Hockey League action between the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators on March 20, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 20: Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) looks to make a save during third period National Hockey League action between the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators on March 20, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 20: Colorado Avalanche center Jack Drury (18) before a face-off during third period National Hockey League action between the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators on March 20, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 20: Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) is congratulated on the win by defenseman Cale Makar (8) during after National Hockey League action between the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators on March 20, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
