Avalanche Explode in Second Period to Silence Mammoth in 4-2 Showdown
The Colorado Avalanche turned up the heat in Salt Lake City and they did it in just one explosive period.
Four goals in the second period powered the Avalanche to a 4-2 win over the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center and it was a statement performance from a team that continues to prove its depth. Even without superstar Nathan MacKinnon in the lineup, Colorado showed it has more than enough firepower to get the job done.
Martin Necas and Parker Kelly led the charge, each delivering a goal and an assist. They set the tone in a game that quickly shifted from tight and tense to fast and decisive. Kelly opened the scoring early in the second, snapping a wrist shot past Karel Vejmelka to break the deadlock. Moments later, Victor Olofsson doubled the lead and suddenly Utah was chasing the game.
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But the Mammoth did not go quietly. Dylan Guenther answered with a power-play goal to cut the deficit and he later struck again to keep the pressure on. His two-goal performance was a bright spot for Utah, especially with Logan Cooley making his long-awaited return after missing 28 games with a lower-body injury. Cooley picked up an assist and brought energy back into the lineup, but it was not enough to complete the comeback.
Brock Nelson added a crucial goal for Colorado during that dominant second period, marking another milestone season for the veteran forward. And when Necas blasted home a power-play one-timer late in the frame, the Avalanche had all the cushion they needed.
In net, Scott Wedgewood stood firm with 28 saves, shutting the door when Utah pushed in the third. On the other side, Vejmelka faced relentless pressure as Colorado’s puck movement and patience in the offensive zone kept creating dangerous looks.
This win pushes the Avalanche to 38-9-9, reinforcing their position as one of the NHL’s elite teams. It also sends a clear message. Even when key stars are resting after international duty, this roster has the depth, structure and resilience to keep winning.
For Utah, the loss is a reminder that pace and physicality remain their identity and when that slips, even slightly, strong opponents will capitalize.
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