The Colorado Avalanche are off to a hot start against the Edmonton Oilers, up by a score of 3-1 heading into the 2nd period. While the Edmonton Oilers are feeling the effects of a back-to-back game, Nathan MacKinnon is showing no-mercy, exposing defenceman Evan Bouchard on a brilliant scoring effort.
Midway through the 1st period, Nathan MacKinnon received a beautiful stretch pass from defenceman Devon Toews.
MacKinnon seized the puck in the neutral zone and exploded down the ice with blistering speed. Closing in on Evan Bouchard, he left him flat-footed and cruised by effortlessly, then fired a quick shot past goaltender Stuart Skinner.
Well folks, it appears that the Edmonton Oilers may be in for a very long night tonight.
While this marks the third game in a row the Oilers find themselves down by a multi-goal defecit, the team will have to find a way to rally against a formidable Colorado Avalanche team.