Fabian Zetterlund, Macklin Celebrini and William Eklund scored for the Sharks, who wrapped up a seven-game trip 2-3-2.
Jonathan Drouin, Joel Kiviranta and Martin Necas added goals as the Avalanche improved to 4-0 on their six-game homestand.
The 4 Nations Face-Off captivated not only the hockey world, but the entirety of the sports universe. As everyone watched Team Canada come out on top, three Avalanche players- Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews- helped the hockey dynasty defend its spot at the top of international competition.
Colorado Avalanche (34-24-2, in the Central Division) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -227, Wild +186; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild after Nathan ... Cale Makar has scored 22 ...
Nathan MacKinnon praised Valeri Nichushkin after the Colorado Avalanche won 5-1 against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. Nichushkin returned after missing 21 games due to injury.