The story

The Avalanche won 6-5 in a shootout and earned it, out-chancing the Golden Knights 4.4 to 3.1 in expected goals. The Avalanche came back from two goals down. Nathan MacKinnon had 17 shot attempts, more than any other skater that night. Sam Malinski had three points, three assists.

• Nathan MacKinnonVolume

  Nathan MacKinnon had 17 shot attempts, more than any other skater that night. Nine reached the net and one went in. He came in averaging 7.7 attempts a game. He finished with one goal and two assists. The Avalanche beat the Golden Knights 6-5 in a shootout.

• Sam MalinskiBig night

  Sam Malinski had three points, three assists. He also had 10 shot attempts against an average of 4.3. It finished 6-5 for the Avalanche in a shootout.

• Devon ToewsVolume

  Devon Toews had 11 shot attempts. Three reached the net and none went in. He came in averaging 3.7 attempts a game. It finished 6-5 for the Avalanche in a shootout.

• Brock NelsonVolume

  Brock Nelson had 10 shot attempts. Three reached the net and none went in. He came in averaging 3.4 attempts a game. He played 23:52, about 5 minutes over his average. The Avalanche beat the Golden Knights 6-5 in a shootout.

• Valeri NichushkinVolume

  Valeri Nichushkin had 10 shot attempts. Seven reached the net and none went in. His average this season was 4.7. It finished 6-5 for the Avalanche in a shootout.

• Martin NecasTwo goals

  Martin Necas had two goals. That was his 18th goal of the season. He played 21:09 and had four shots on goal. It finished 6-5 for the Avalanche in a shootout.