In a recent matchup, Colorado Avalanche secured a solid victory against the Philadelphia Flyers, winning 2-0 on Sunday. Mackenzie Blackwood was instrumental in this win, making 24 saves to achieve his second consecutive shutout. This performance not only helped the Avalanche clinch the game but also extended the Flyers’ unfortunate scoreless streak to over three games.

The Flyers have not found the net in three straight contests, marking a dry spell that began since Scott Laughton’s empty-net goal against New Jersey on Monday. As it stands, Philadelphia has gone a staggering 180 minutes and 15 seconds without scoring.

Nathan MacKinnon continued his impressive season by scoring during the game. With this goal, he leads the NHL with an impressive total of 20 goals and a remarkable 60 assists, amassing 80 points—three points ahead of Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl. Sam Girard also contributed to the score by netting a goal in this game.

This marks the third occurrence in Blackwood’s career where he has achieved back-to-back shutouts. So far this season, he has garnered three shutouts, bringing his career total to 13.

Girard set the tone early by scoring the first goal of the game midway through the second period. McKinnon subsequently added another goal with just 2:32 remaining in the period, benefiting from the team’s first power play opportunity.

Key Takeaways:
– For the Flyers, it was a strong defensive display. Goalie Samuel Ersson stood out with 30 saves, and the defense managed to restrict Colorado from taking a shot for over 12 minutes at the start of the game.
– The Avalanche’s power play has seen improvement recently, successfully converting for the third time in the last two games after struggling with only 3 goals from 41 chances in their previous 16 outings.

Key Moment:
A significant moment occurred when the Flyers missed a great chance on an odd-man rush. Laughton’s shot went wide, leading to a quick counter by Colorado that culminated in Girard’s opening goal.

Key Stat:
Jonathan Drouin had a productive outing with two assists, marking his seventh multi-point game since returning from injury on December 31.

Looking Ahead:
Both teams will be back in action on Tuesday night. The Flyers will close out their two-game trip in Utah, while the Avalanche will take on the Vancouver Canucks.