NHL Highlights | Avalanche vs. Stars - January 4, 2024

Nathan MacKinnon added three points to his season resume, including the overtime-winner, and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Dallas Stars 5-4.
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00:00:00 - 1st Regulation Period
00:02:27 - 2nd Regulation Period
00:05:10 - 3rd Regulation Period
00:08:43 - Overtime

[@patton303]

That was playoff hockey in January with two insanely talented warrior teams. What a game.

[@boblawblaw6875]

A 7 game series in the conference finals would be epic.

[@stevencooke6451]

And typical of a heavyweight battle, some "greasy goals" as the announcers mentioned. Settled when an ill-advised pinch gave a breakaway to just about the last guy you would want bearing down on your net.

[@makich777]

McKinnon matched up with Kucherov. What a race for scorers this season!

[@BigVuVu]

we all know McDavid is gonna win

[@fluntimes]

​@@BigVuVu no we don't. Unless you are some sort of time traveller??

[@BraveCat9927]

@@BigVuVu we all got our own bets, best not jinx nothin.

[@BigVuVu]

@@fluntimes I see you are sleeping on him, ok then

[@teddyantoine4922]

@@BigVuVu if the oilers keep on playing inconsistent then mcdavid won´t finish first in points

[@torrencebrown8523]

Does anybody else here realize that this is MacKinnon's 2nd overtime goal in a row? He's such a beast!

[@Rino37]

I was at the game against NY. The place exploded. Especially after Val almost ended it regulation with an insane steal and power move - he's been a beast this year too.

[@user-wz8wl4fp2m]

Макар рулит🎉

[@blairthandi7058]

One of the best players today alongside KUCHEROV, NYLANDER, MCDAVID, DRAISAITL, POINT to name a few.

[@stevencooke6451]

He's my pick for the Hart.

[@Dutchovenderlinde]

From an Avs fan at the game tonight, this was a heart attack of a game but what a comeback!! Nate Dogg for the Hart!! LET’S GO AVS!!!

[@therockiesfan3]

Happy for you. I'm sure that felt great!! Jealous.

[@guba33327]

Hopefully we will get a 7 game series this year.

[@mikemckinnon731]

Glad to see Drouin producing at that pace, he deserve it

[@DDWyss]

💯%! So great to see Drouin getting his cookies!

[@mikescorpio13]

took him some time to adjust and it was normal going from a scratch bottom team to a Cup contender with a system.Once he adjust and got more comfortable they start to expose him on PP and with MacKinnon.

[@patton303]

Drouin has finally become the player he was always supposed to be. He’s a terror on that line with Nate. I’m here for it!

[@Mantium47]

The haters have finally shut up

[@strikethrough9029]

Is Nathan MacKinnon the greatest breakaway goalscorer we've ever seen? I don't think I've seen another player not only generate more breakaways, but also capitalize on them in the way that MacKinnon does.

[@LaytonFreeze]

if it's a straight breakaway, it's hard to do better than MacKinnon. But if you need a guy to maneuver through some traffic as well - give me McDavid. That dude is unreal..

[@protechnic12345]

MacKinnon is a beast rn! Let's go MVP!

[@giovannisagardia7555]

Mackinnon is force of nature. just get out of the way. Drouin seems like he's found his footing with the avs which is great to see.

[@user-dk5cm7lq6x]

Ничушкин молодчик🎉

[@Emma_2Banks]

The Avs afterburners are torching everyone this season. There was absolutely no reason the stars should have lost, they had everything going for them, even the refs once. Mackinnon and Drouin are the new duo to be scared of and Georgie held it together despite Colton messing up big time. Awsome game.

[@jackgrimm203]

The reason we lost is because we can't ever play a full 60 minutes when it matters most

[@Emma_2Banks]

@@jackgrimm203 still hard fought

[@rerega3177]

Personally...I think the avs have the same problem. Like you just don't lose a 4-0 lead if your playing a full 60 against Arizona...

[@fant6474]

It also doesnt help that heiskanen got injured and didnt play most of the third period and overtime and the Stars were down to 5 defensmen.

[@jackgrimm203]

@@fant6474 that too. Hope he’s okay he’s my favorite player by far

[@user-tl9db8ss5r]

Шикарная игра! 👍🙏👌

[@anthonycontrascere6482]

There was two OT highlights…Mackinnons game-winner, and Moser’s play by play announcing of that goal on Altitude Sports!

[@andreipolytov1059]

Вот это рубилово. Аж лед расплавился.

[@chemguy5468]

What a game

[@jamiethornton6101]

29 is so good. You don't want to say underrated, but my God. The man is great!

[@johnshields6852]

We gave up Seguin here in Boston, so knew he'd prosper in Dallas, great touch, slick hockey player.

[@Mulukkis]

My number 1 wish for this season is for MacK to stay healthy. I want to see this guy win both Hart and Art Ross. He's a monster.

[@mikescorpio13]

and a 2nd Cup ;-) and the Conn Smythe !

[@Mulukkis]

@@mikescorpio13 That would be sweet. If the Avs could somehow get a proper 2nd center, it could happen.

[@Chiefs_fan1595]

Thank you for waiving nichushkin dallas

[@guba33327]

Anytime! He's a great player but unfortunately didn't pan out in the Dallas system, no hard feelings towards him glad to see him excel/succeed wish maybe wasn't with a division rival, but that's pro sports.

[@Jason-xb7rg]

I wonder if Dallas regret waiving Nichushkin? This could be the best waiver pickup by any team. Mack is also on a tear. This guy deserves the Hart this year. Simply a clutch.

[@DDWyss]

Dallas probably wishes that Nichushkin had played for them the way he plays for Colorado, but for whatever reason it never worked out for Val in Dallas.

[@natthaphonnoble7946]

That’s just sports for you players take time to find a spot to really fit in!!

[@jamesrally6516]

Dallas bought out Nichushkin and the Avs signed him to a league minimum prove me contract. No waivers. He worked his way up the lineup in Colorado. Took him a few seasons to get there.

[@guba33327]

Nichuskin wouldn't be the player he is now if he would have stayed with Dallas. Sometimes a system is just not compatible with some players. He had a hard time transitioning into NA hockey, remember he was working with a couple of Dallas Russian guys to transition but in the long run it was just better for him to develop somewhere else. Don't think there is any hard feelings between the 2.

[@Joe_Ma99]

Considering they waved him to clear cap for pavelski, I doubt it.

[@johnbrowne2170]

MVP! MVP! MVP!

[@dawkinakus8665]

I love the Dallas announcer saying "Goalie interference" every time the Avs grind out a goal, LOL! Even as the replays show the goalie not even getting touched by an Avs player!!

[@russell-di8js]

he tried that 1 & went into "kicking motion" all on the same good Av's goal, which was very funny to listen to, as is all the dallas fans saying their as good as the Av's!! # delusional.

[@adambomb8841]

GG's Dallas. Avs have had some tough games this season but I think they're on to it now. Drouin is heating up. Georgiev with that clutch save before the end of the 3rd and the one in OT and Nathan Mackinnon...glad he's in an Avs sweater.

[@pwner101isawsome]

Always impressed how Dallas's veteran players still look like they're in prime form, on paper you'd think they'd be a much worse team, but the old guys put in some hard work

[@Ah01]

Dallas have much more depth than avs. Not really any weaker team, when the post season takes place..

[@xreptarbreex]

That's definitely not true but okay@@Ah01

[@tobinkern5389]

@@Ah01 Depth as in their entire team is a 3rd line team? Not 1 player on Dallas would be a top line player in Colorado

[@Joe_Ma99]

⁠@@tobinkern53893rd line lol stop. avs have the top end talent but stars have the better foward depth and it’s not even close. In a 7 game series that top line will wear down playing those minutes.

[@tobinkern5389]

@@Joe_Ma99 Thats literally why I said their entire team is 3rd line. Thats depth. They aren't flashy which is why they rely on their classic neutral zone trap. Aside from a blip of good scoring from Robertson last year, Dallas doesn't score a lot so they have to rely on depth and fun sucking defense. it was only a few years ago that they barely beat Colorado in game 7 when Colorado was crazy injured and using a backup AHL goalie.

[@TimSeitz880]

MacKinnon 👏👏👏

[@kylenewcomer9697]

What a game! This has always been one of my favorite matchups to watch, dating back to the late 90's. Would love to see another playoff matchup between these two teams!

[@boblawblaw6875]

A 7 game series in the conference finals. Just like the days of old

[@user-rg3ue1jo1r]

Веселенькая игра получилась на валидоле))) Спасибо обеим командам особенно Колорадо а то что боролись постоянно и не сдавались до последнего. Хоть и пропускал Георгиев но когда нужно было отстоял в овертайме. Молодца!!!

[@misternewoutlook5437]

Looked like a playoff game. Had that atmosphere.

[@user-uz4ki9li1h]

Go Colorado Avalanche!

[@CrossFireGermanyHD]

Duchene what a Game 👍🏽

[@kudryavyi_tamada]

ГЕОРГИЕВ!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Goodliker1975]

Маккиннон настоящий лидер лавин!

[@bugsehelm3o3]

mac is the best player in the league and i’ve been sololy been beting on him all year and he’s literally been coming through for me

[@natthaphonnoble7946]

Avs need to clean up there weird lapses and find a defensive structure but man they can sure score and mackinnon is on a mission holly smokes!!

[@Maverick39453]

Very similar game to the last time these 2 teams played

[@kyleluckinbill9461]

Colorado needs to polish some up some sloppy play, but goaltending kinda concerns me this year. Hopefully Georgie picks it up.

[@MrHarvP]

That and Rantanen being awful

[@Probot4]

​@@MrHarvPNot sure being on pace for 101 points is being awful

[@solomon8957]

we need a good second line center, like right now our third line is maybe better than our second line

[@charliedeleeuw2305]

They need to put Prosvetov out on the ice more, Georgie is playing too many games

[@user-cb5cg8yq8x]

​@@solomon8957they might sign lindholm

[@jeepwanker]

Big mac attack! Sounded like a home game for the avs! 😃👍

[@Caps-mm1nc]

Drouin on fire

[@user-cm7ec3ei2z]

Маккиннон, красавчик!!!

[@jaydee7464]

And thats why McKinnon makes the big bucks🤣👏

[@kadendavis7202]

ANOTHER 2 GOAL GAME AND LOSS FOR SEGIN AGAINST THE AVALANCHE

[@SuperNinjaGingas]

Goals don’t mean anything when you lose the game lol

[@kadendavis7202]

Heskinen wasn't even bleeding but refs gave her the benefit of the doubt and the Avs a 4 min minor

[@user-gy4ch6vp8e]

Лавины🎉🎉🎉

[@user-pl1gh2kw5q]

Молодчики с 4-2.Colorado 💪💪💪.

[@Ah01]

The commentator has got some bizarre challenging fantasies on the 2nd and 4th goal of the avs. Why not just cope with it quietly? 😂

[@russell-di8js]

Comedy gold

[@FullMastFlex]

Otter is a great goalie, but he had practically NO chance against Mac and Tazer on that 2 on 0.

[@dieselcriminal692]

Далласу не хватило....Жаль.

[@westsider7809]

Overkill

[@russell-di8js]

Motorhead RIP lemmy

[@10coolfacts]

This game could not have been closer. Dallas had every chance to win, but the Avs refused to go away. How about their 2nd 2 goal comeback in a row, and the Mack Attack with 2 OT GWG in a row!

[@timdowney6721]

Great to see Drouin getting into the scoring mix. Johansen has been a bust so far, but Drouin is shaping up to be a good pick up.

[@tdfmtig]

Heiskanen gets hurt and the stars don’t know what to do

[@guba33327]

We have to sit Wedge here at some point, this has to be what 10+ consecutive start. Heard Otter is day to day!!

[@mikescorpio13]

still some would name McD best in the league.... MacKinnon is the top dog

[@user-cd5sr8gn9v]

Что за матч 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Downwithlibtards]

If Seguin could play every game against the Avs he would be the all-time NHL leading scorer.

[@KellyPhiladelphia535]

Даже не знаю какая игра лучше сегодня. Не хуже бостона с пингвинз выдали

[@Jonny_1910]

Дадонов 👍

[@vladimirkasperovih5923]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JasonSmith-pe5py]

Haha-2 games in Dallas...3-0 3rd period defecit turns into a regulation win,& 2 goal defecit halfway through the 3rd tonight turns into an OT win-when i wouldve been ecstatic with an OT LOSS in either game going into the 3rd. I wouldve been reasonably happy BEFORE both games with 1 road point vs an elite contender. What shouldve been 4 pts for Dallas,& none for us...is instead 4 for the Avs,& 1 for you. Instead of Dallas being up 3pts on us...they are 4 back-what a huge swing off 2-3rd periods. (granted Stars 2 games in hand) Basically makes up for our collapse in the final seconds in Nashville.(which ironically Dallas later did the same thing to Nashville-except they somehow scored twice down 1-with even fewer seconds left in regulation. Didnt like Dallas doing it-but kind of some karma Pred fans-lol)Far less egregious-but still aggrevating was blowing at least 1 pt vs Seattle with 30 seconds left. Funny thing-both teams tonight damn near got nothing in the final 30 seconds...Makar almost paid for something almost as awful as what he did in Nashville. But alls well...that ends like that! What an amazing 2 games...2 more at Ball,& likely a 2nd round playoff matchup-my opinion.(sorry WPG-but there is so much hockey left to play) And I believe Mckinnon just tied Kucherov for the pts lead-if Im not mistaken.

[@guba33327]

Can't wait for a 7 games.

[@russell-di8js]

I don't know why i enjoy that whipped dog look on the star's benn face but i do. he tries to stare the "evils" at opponents & just looks like a stroppy toddler!! Congrats to the Av's

[@magmajic]

МакКиннон кулак лавин!Не завидую тем кто с ним встретится!

[@shabba213]

Let's F×××××× Go!!!!!

[@justkhail]

2 points and don’t have to hear that stupid goal song anymore this season.

[@H484R]

man, its kinda pitiful how badly the coyotes MC's try to find a way to blame every goal against the Coyotes as bad luck, a missed penalty call, a kick, an accident of their own players, etc....

[@TheRealAaron-vj5ub]

Imagine being a Dallas fan and thinking you were gonna win 😂

[@camrocko8314]

delusional dallas

[@guba33327]

Nope that's just hockey. Promise there wasn't one real fan that left their seat thinking the game was over. Imagine being a Av's fan thinking we would meet up for 7 games in the playoffs last year.

[@camrocko8314]

@@guba33327 delusional lol

[@boblawblaw6875]

Dallas matches up well with the Avs. Wedgewood is their backup and he’s started 12 straight games. He’s done well but he needs a break. The team looked tired once they were up 4-2. There is no excuse for the loss. The Avs were not better

[@MicoV94]

Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche wins in overtime against Tyler Seguin and the Dallas Stars in their epic Central Division rivalry 🏒🔴🔵⚪🏔️ Colorado Avalanche improve to 25-11-3, while the Dallas Stars dropped to 22-10-5

[@mirlanorozaliev9840]

Забили ногой защитили гол что за дурацкое правила НХЛ

[@camrocko8314]

annoying stars broadcast

[@russell-di8js]

sorry but i disagree; to hear grown men shout out an endless list of fouls when the Av's scored a perfectly good goal had me in stitches!!

[@camrocko8314]

@@russell-di8js delusional

[@mildlyaphasic]

that joke of a 4 minute minor meant nothing. not even a regular minor let alone 4 min. wes is a joke and a liability in every game he works.

[@pescadormineiromersinho.]

❤❤😂🎉😢😮😮😅😊

[@user-ek6ek8gh7d]

Is

[@benzema111]

No team is better than Dallas when it comes to letting go of leads. Its absurd by now.

[@toke7342]

I'm not impressed by their (colorado) performance.

[@maahes7139]

Colorado can win against Dallas but never against Winnipeg lol they suck

[@Emma_2Banks]

Dude, this is the 3rd Avs game you have commented bait on. If you love the Jets so much, watch them instead of coming over to the Avs highlights and whining.

[@KCM316]

Colorado beat Winnipeg last year Twice Troll go away and Come back when Winnipeg Wins a cup

[@kylemac1988]

As a fan of both teams, I actually appreciate your banter. I want to see a series between these 2.

[@Emma_2Banks]

@@kylemac1988it isn’t banter, this guy is a troll.

[@DXAdamJensen]

You know...I don't blame you for trolling when there is absolutely nothing to do at Winnipeg LOL. All I see is a brat who is too bored to do anything because there is nothing to do in that dumpster fire city. Hey kid, all you got is regular season stats for this year. We have a history of records that shows how Colorado beats down on your team that even your fans don't even come out to support.

[@danches_2017]

Макда пора ломать уже