- Oct 16, 2026
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The Colorado Avalanche overcame an early two-goal deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Friday night.
Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust struck 29 seconds apart in the first period to give Pittsburgh a 2-0 lead. Colorado responded with five consecutive goals, including three in the second period. Artturi Lehkonen scored twice for the Avalanche, tying the game 2-2 just 25 seconds into the middle frame. Nathan MacKinnon contributed three assists and a power-play goal, while T.J. Hughes netted his first NHL goal. Gabriel Landeskog scored the go-ahead marker, his 83rd career such goal, tying him with Mikko Rantanen for sixth in Avalanche history. Joe Sakic holds the franchise record with 210. Mackenzie Blackwood made 29 saves.
Sidney Crosby recorded his 1,110th career assist, moving into sole possession of seventh place on the NHL's all-time list. He is one assist shy of Ray Bourque's record for most with one franchise.
Brett McLean made his debut as Avalanche assistant coach, running the power play.
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).