Avalanche Hold Off Ducks 3–2 With MacKinnon’s Goal and 2 Assists

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (L), controls the puck as Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler pursues during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Dec. 5, 2023. David Zalubowski/AP Photo

DENVER—Colorado forward Nathan MacKinnon  had a goal and two assists as the short-handed Avalanche held off a late rally by the Anaheim Ducks for a 3–2 win on Tuesday night, Dec. 5.

“Great win,” MacKinnon said. “Look at our roster there. We’ve got a lot of pretty good players out.”