2 Senators (Jan 8, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- Colorado Avalanche defeated Ottawa Senators 8-2, marking their seventh consecutive win over Ottawa and improving their home record to 18-0-2 this season.
- Defenseman Josh Manson recorded two goals, two assists, and a fight, achieving his first career two-goal game and completing a Gordie Howe hat trick.
- The Avalanche tied a franchise record by scoring six goals in the second period, the most since November 2019.
- Ottawa's goaltender Leevi Merilainen was pulled early in the second period after conceding three goals, with backup Mads Sogaard allowing five more before Merilainen returned.
- Nathan MacKinnon contributed one goal and three assists, reaching his
