BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Mikko Rantanen scored a goal and assisted on Alex Newhook’s tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Saturday.
DENVER — Before the New York Rangers could pull their goaltender Tuesday for the extra attacker, Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin went in alone and scored his second of the night.
DENVER (AP) Andre Burakovsky had two goals, Darren Helm scored in his first game against his former team, and the Colorado Avalanche became the first team in 26 years to score seven goals in three straight games with a 7-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.