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The Avalanche lost 4-3 espn.com to the Oilers after star center Nathan Mac Kinnon received a game misconduct for goalie interference, a call Colorado sharply disputed. The ejection came late in the third period with the score tied at 3-3, allowing Edmonton to score the game-winner on the ensuing power play.
Player Performances
Mac Kinnon finished with two assists espn.com before his controversial ejection, extending his point streak to five games despite the loss. Goaltender Stuart Skinner stopped 32 of 35 shots espn.com for Edmonton, while Colorado's Alexandar Georgiev made 26 saves espn.com in the losing effort.
Standings Impact
The defeat dropped Colorado to 2-2 espn.com on their six-game road trip, while Edmonton improved to 5-1-1 espn.com at home this season. The Avalanche now trail the Pacific Division-leading Oilers espn.com by three points in the Western Conference standings.