MacKinnon scored his 399th career goal in a dominant performance, helping the Colorado Avalanche extend their historic winning streaks with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. 

The win marks Colorado's eighth straight victory overall and an incredible 14th consecutive win on home ice.

MacKinnon Scores 399th Career Goal in Historic Avalanche Run

The milestone moment came when MacKinnon scored his 399th career goal, an empty-netter late in the third period that sealed the victory. The Avalanche center also added an assist, bringing his league-leading goal total to 32 this season. His performance powered a Colorado team that has now earned points in 28 of its last 29 games (10-0-1 in last 11) and reached 65 points in just 38 games—the second-fastest pace in NHL history, trailing only the 1929-30 Boston Bruins.

Game Breakdown and Key Contributions

The Avalanche received scoring from throughout the lineup. Brock Nelson (1 goal, 1 assist), Jack Drury, Cale Makar, and Martin Necas all found the net. Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood made 23 saves, including a critical stop on a shorthanded breakaway. For the Kings, Corey Perry scored a power-play goal, and Joel Armia added a league-leading seventh shorthanded goal for Los Angeles this season, but it wasn't enough to overcome Colorado's depth and momentum.

Looking Ahead for Both Teams

With the win, the Avalanche continue to cement their status as the NHL's top team. They will look to extend their streaks when they host the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. The struggling Kings, who have now lost seven of their last nine games, return home to face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.

Source Information:

This game recap is based on the Associated Press (AP) wire report of the game.

You can read the original AP game story here:
MacKinnon scores 399th career goal as surging Avalanche beat Kings 5-2

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