The Colorado Avalanche are in an unfamiliar spot. After losing an ugly 7-3 decision to the Philadelphia Flyers, the Avalanche found themselves with a 4-5-1 record since the turn of the calendar. Things have even gotten to a point that the Avalanche are heavily linked to some unlikely names.
The Avalanche needed a response and got one with one of their best games of 2026. Against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that really needed the points, the Avalanche dominated and walked out with the 4-1 victory.
Brock Nelson is on an Otherworldly Tear
It has been discussed several times this season, but it really can’t be said enough just how good Brock Nelson has been this season. His 27 goals and 45 points in 50 games would be top-line production on a lot of teams, yet here he is giving the Avalanche elite second-line production.
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