The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in an NHL game at the United Center in Chicago. The Avalanche became the first team this season to secure a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs with the win. Goals were scored by Brock Nelson, Valerij Nichushkin, Martin Necas, and Nazem Kadri for Colorado, while Wyatt Kaiser scored Chicago's only goal.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists for Colorado, and Martin Necas contributed one goal and two assists. This was Colorado's fifth consecutive win against Chicago. Both teams reportedly have two wins and three losses in their last five games.
Colorado's next game is against the Washington Capitals, and Chicago's next game is against the Nashville Predators.