MacKinnon's Late Heroics Lift Avalanche Over Jets

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Nathan McKinnon scored twice in the third period to spark the Colorado Avalanche to a

three-two victory over the Winnipeg Jets.

The win capped the perfect four-game road trip for Colorado and boosted their central

division lead to nine points ahead of the Dallas Stars.

Arturie Lekkonen returned from an upper body injury that sideline him for 11 games and

shipped in with an assist on one of McKinnon's goals.

Jack Jury also scored for the Avalanche who improved to 48 wins, 13 losses, and 10 overtime

losses.

McKinsey Blackwood turned aside 22 shots in net to secure the hard fought road win.

Meanwhile, the Jets got two goals from Mark Schifley but couldn't overcome the late deficit.

Schifley pulled Winnipeg within one late in the third but Colorado held firm.

Connor Helibike made 32 saves for the Jets, who set five points behind Nashville for

the second wildcard spot in the West.

McKinnon now leads the league with 48 goals this season, helping the Avalanche solidify

their top position as the playoff push intensifies.