Avalanche Beat Sharks 7-3, Makar Sets Franchise Record

In a dominant performance, Cale Makar recorded the first six-point game by a defenseman in Colorado Avalanche history, contributing two goals and four assists in a 7-3 victory against the San Jose Sharks. Nathan MacKinnon also shone with two goals and three assists, extending his home points streak to 18 games and moving within three points of reaching 1,000 career points. The Avalanche's win marked their 12th consecutive victory over the Sharks and improved their homestand record to 4-0. Colorado further bolstered its lineup during the game by trading for forward Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders. Despite the loss, the Sharks saw goals from Fabian Zetterlund, Macklin Celebrini, and William Eklund, finishing a seven-game road trip with a 2-3-2 record. Both teams are set to play again on Saturday, with Colorado hosting Toronto and San Jose facing the Islanders at home.