The Colorado forward began by assisting Cale Makar to the opening goal in powerplay at the beginning of the first period before he himself put 2-0 with a shot that took on Minnesota goalkeeper Kaapo Kahkonen and steamed down behind the goal line.

Colorado then increased the pace and scored four more goals.

Another who excelled during the match was the Canadian Nathan MacKinnon who accounted for three assists.

The big win means that Colorado retains second place in the Western Division.

The Denver team has 40 points in 29 games played and is three points ahead of Minnesota.

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Swedish goalkeeper Jacob Markström saved his Calgary with only minutes left to play.

Photo: Bildbyrån.