Manson and MacKinnon earn four points each to power Colorado past Ottawa in a decisive 8-2 victory at Ball Arena.

The win marked a powerful rebound for the Avalanche, who emphatically ended a two-game skid to open a crucial seven-game homestand.

From the first period, Colorado established overwhelming control, leveraging secondary scoring and physical play to dismantle the Senators.

The performance showcased the team's full offensive depth, with significant contributions beyond its superstar core, setting a confident tone for the lengthy home stand ahead.

Game Breakdown: How Colorado Dominated from the Start

The tone for the Recap: Manson, Nackinnon earn four points each to power Colorado past Ottawa was set early.

Defenseman Josh Manson opened the scoring with a rare seeing-eye goal and later fought Ottawa's Tyler Kleven, energizing the bench.

Nathan MacKinnon made it 2-0 before the first intermission. The second period became a deluge.

Cale Makar scored off a MacKinnon feed (with Manson earning a Gordie Howe hat-trick with an assist), followed by quick strikes from Martin Necas and Brent Burns.

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Ottawa's lone goal was the only blemish in a period where the Avalanche’s depth and star power proved unstoppable.

Key Takeaways from the Avalanche's Commanding Victory

The primary takeaway from this is the Avalanche's overwhelming secondary scoring.

While MacKinnon (4 points) and Makar (3 points) led as expected, contributions came from throughout the lineup.

Josh Manson had a career night with a goal, a fight, and two assists. Forwards like Brock Nelson (2 goals) and Ross Colton (3 assists) provided crucial depth production.

This balanced attack, combined with a solid defensive structure that limited Ottawa's chances, signals a strong return to form as Colorado settles into its lengthy homestand.

Source Information:

This recap is based on the official NHL game summary, play-by-play data, and post-game statistics provided by the league. 

Additional context and player performance analysis were informed by the official team reports from the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators.

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