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MacKinnon Scores Twice As Avalanche Explode For Six Goals Through Two

The 2026-27 hockey campaign kicked off at Ball Arena as the Colorado Avalanche secured an early 2-1 advantage over the Los Angeles Kings by the first intermission. Nathan MacKinnon initiated the contest's opening shot, while Darcy Kuemper turned away an early chance from Nicolas Roy.

Brock Nelson broke the scoreless tie on a power play at 6:33 following a deflected pass, though Brian Dumoulin soon answered for Los Angeles with an even-strength tally. Parker Kelly ultimately put Colorado back in front just moments after a penalty expired, burying a wrist shot past Kuemper with two minutes remaining in the period.

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