MacKinnon scores twice to become the 1st 40-goal scorer of the season, Avalanche blank Red Wings 5-0
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Colorado defenseman Brent Burns (84) celebrates with Colorado defenseman Sam Malinski (70), Colorado left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) and Colorado center Nathan MacKinnon (29) after scoring a goal against Detroit in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)Colorado right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) watches a shot from his teammate Colorado center Nathan MacKinnon (not pictured) sail past Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider (53) and goaltender for a goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)Colorado center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his second goal against Detroit in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
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Colorado defenseman Brent Burns (84) celebrates with Colorado defenseman Sam Malinski (70), Colorado left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) and Colorado center Nathan MacKinnon (29) after scoring a goal against Detroit in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
