After the New York Rangers’ 6–3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, Mike Sullivan discussed New York’s performance and the challenges posed by Nathan MacKinnon’s explosive squad.

Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist to move into second place on the franchise scoring list, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the New York Rangers 6-3.

Brock Nelson had a goal and an assist, and Martin Necas had three assists to extend his season-opening home point streak to 10 games for the Avalanche (14-1-5), who have won seven in a row and are 9-0-2 in their past 11 games. Ross Colton scored a goal, and Scott Wedgewood made 16 saves and had an assist, the first point of his career.

Colorado Avalanche's Gavin Brindley suffered a lower-body injury after a hit from the New York Rangers' Carson Soucy, limiting his ice time to under three minutes. Despite attempts to return, he was ruled out for the game.

In a way, it’s the classic matchup pitting a solid defensive team against one with a high-powered offense. Except that the Avalanche are not only the highest-scoring team in the NHL, averaging 4.11 goals per game, but they’re the stingiest team defensively, too, allowing 2.37 goals against per game.

The Colorado Avalanche has climbed to the top of the NHL standings with help from a deep lineup, strong goaltending and consistent effort without the puck.

The New York Rangers visit the Utah Mammoth after Jonathan Tanner Miller scored two goals in the Rangers' 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche

MacKinnon's three-point night helps him pass a historic milestone and the Avalanche as they beat the New York Rangers, 6-3.

Ross Colton (Colorado Avalanche) with a Goal vs. New York Rangers, 11/20/2025