Avalanche Rout Canadiens 7-2 as Brock Nelson Reaches 600 Career Points

The Colorado Avalanche showcased their offensive prowess with a dominant 7-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on November 29, 2025, in Denver. This game was notable not only for the Avalanche's performance but also for Brock Nelson, who reached the milestone of 600 career points.

Nelson had a standout game, scoring two goals and providing two assists, tying his career high for points in a game, according to Deadspin. His 600th point came early in the first period, when he took a pass from Artturi Lehkonen and wristed the puck over Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes' left shoulder at 7:32.

Gabriel Landeskog also made significant contributions with two goals and an assist, while Nathan MacKinnon recorded a goal and two assists, marking his NHL-leading 20th goal of the season and extending his point total to 44, as reported by Colorado Hockey Now.

Brent Burns and Devon Toews added to the scoring, bringing the Avalanche's total to seven. The Avalanche wore vintage Quebec Nordiques jerseys in celebration of their 30th season in Denver, adding a nostalgic touch to the event.

Mackenzie Blackwood, the Avalanche's goaltender, turned away 21 shots, ending a shutout streak of 174 minutes and 31 seconds that dated back to a previous game against Buffalo. Despite the loss, Montreal had a strong start to the game but saw their three-game winning streak snapped.

Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson scored for the Canadiens, but their efforts were not enough to overcome the Avalanche's offensive explosion. The game also marked a significant achievement for Nelson, who not only reached 600 points but also performed exceptionally well, with head coach Jared Bednar praising the chemistry displayed by his top players, including Nelson and Landeskog.

The Avalanche have now won eight straight home games and are 13-0-3 in their last 16 games, highlighting their strong early season performance. This victory ties Colorado's record for the second-longest span into a season with only one regulation loss, matching the 2012-13 Chicago Blackhawks.

The Avalanche's dominance in this matchup is a testament to their offensive depth and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, with the team outshooting the Canadiens 36-23 and winning the faceoff battle 32 to 58, as noted by Deadspin.