Avalanche secure 5-2 victory over Penguins in Denver matchup

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on October 16, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. The Penguins initially led with two goals from Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust, but Colorado responded with five unanswered goals, including two from Artturi Lehkonen and a first NHL goal from TJ Hughes. After a competitive first period, the Avalanche dominated the second and third periods, ultimately securing the win with a power play goal from Nathan MacKinnon. Colorado heads on a two-game road trip beginning October 19 against Philadelphia.

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