MacKinnon scores twice to become the 1st 40-goal scorer of the season, Avalanche blank Red Wings 5-0

Expert recap and game analysis of the Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings NHL game from January 31, 2026 on ESPN.

Avalanche's Mackenzie Blackwood: Gives up one goal in loss

Blackwood stopped 23 of 24 shots in Monday's 2-0 loss to the Red Wings. The other goal was an empty-netter late in the third period.