Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood, center, drives past Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven, left, to shoot against Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg in the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood, left, shoots against Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek, right, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
FILE - Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin celebrates his goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Feb. 4, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere, center, collects the puck as Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, and defenseman Cale Makar cover in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, front, drives past Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jordan Spence in the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)