MacKinnon extended his home point streak to 18 games, and Jonathan Drouin and Martin Necas each had a goal and an assist for the Avalanche (37-24-2), who have won four straight and acquired center Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders during the game. Artturi Lehkonen had two assists, and Mackenzie Blackwood made 31 saves.

Cale Makar had two goals and four assists for the first six-point game by a defenseman in franchise history and Nathan MacKinnon added two goals and three assists to extend his home points streak to 1

On Thursday, March 6, the Colorado Avalanche hosted the San Jose Sharks in their final game before the NHL Trade Deadline on Friday. The Avalanche were aiming for their fourth consecutive win, while the Sharks sought its third straight victory.