MacKinnon scores 2, leads Avalanche past Sharks 4-3 in OT
Nathan MacKinnon scored his second goal of the game 3:13 into overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 to clinch a playoff spot.
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Nathan MacKinnon scored his second goal of the game 3:13 into overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 to clinch a playoff spot.
After an overtime win on Tuesday night against San Jose, the Avalanche will be returning to the playoffs. Colorado will be attempting to win its second straight Stanley Cup trophy.
Logan O'Connor and Valeri Nichushkin also scored to help the Avalanche win for the 10th time in their last 12 games. Alexandar Georgiev stopped 26 shots.
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