10 Observations \u2014 Inside The Locker Room<\/p>\n
You\u2019re not supposed to bounce back that quickly after seeing a lengthy winning streak come to an end. Traditionally, it takes teams a few games to get back to their stride.<\/p>\n
The Avalanche\u2019s 10-game streak ended late in the afternoon in Minnesota on Friday. Less than 24 hours later, they lit up the Montreal Canadiens for seven goals and quickly got back in the winning column.<\/p>\n
They even led 5-1 at the second intermission but still managed two more goals, while outshooting Montreal 12-6 in the final 20 minutes.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll go back to focus and determination of the group,\u201d head coach Jared Bednar said. \u201cIt\u2019s the leadership focus of our group that, right now, is what\u2019s helping us through some of those.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gabe Landeskog and Brock Nelson had breakout performances. It was Landeskog\u2019s first 3+ point game since 2022, and Nelson\u2019s first four-point performance since 2021.<\/p>\n
We also saw multiple points from Nathan MacKinnon, Artturi Lehkonen, and Martin Necas. And two more goals from the blueline.<\/p>\n
From my exclusive with Nathan MacKinnon post-game, to big performances from Landeskog and Nelson. Here\u2019s how things shook out at Ball Arena in a vintage game between Les Habitants and their old rival, the Quebec Nordiques.<\/p>\n
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