Colorado Avalanche
1-0-0 - 1st in Central Division
MacKinnon has 2 goals and a rare fight in the Avs' 8-4 victory over the Kings in opener
— Nathan MacKinnon scored twice in a four-goal second period and capped his night with a rare fight, and the Colorado Avalanche opened the season with an 8-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.
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