Avalanche beat Penguins 5-2 at Ball Arena
Colorado won 5-2 over Pittsburgh, with Artturi Lehkonen scoring twice and Nathan MacKinnon adding a goal and three assists, in the season’s first matchup.
Key points
- Lehkonen scored two goals for the Avalanche.
- MacKinnon had a power‑play goal and three assists.
- Hughes scored his first NHL goal.
- The game was the first of two scheduled meetings this season.
- Pittsburgh will return to Denver for a game in Vegas and then Utah.
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Friday at Ball Arena in Denver. Artturi Lehkonen scored twice to lead the Avalanche to the victory, while Nathan MacKinnon recorded a power-play goal and three assists. TJ Hughes also scored his first NHL goal in the win.
The game marked the first meeting of the season between the two clubs. The Avalanche entered the contest with a 4-2-1 record, while the Penguins arrived in Denver following a loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, in which Sidney Crosby scored two goals. The matchup was the first of two scheduled meetings between the teams, with the next set for January 12 in Pittsburgh.
Colorado had a rest day Thursday following back-to-back games against the Dallas Stars. The Penguins are scheduled to continue their road trip with a game in Vegas, followed by a trip to Utah for Monday night. The two teams will meet again in Pittsburgh on January 12.
Your questions, answered
Who scored twice for the Avalanche in the game against the Penguins?
Artturi Lehkonen scored two goals for the Avalanche.
What was the final score of the Avalanche vs. Penguins game?
The Avalanche defeated the Penguins 5-2.
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