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New report reveals the hidden secret behind the Avalanche's November surge
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The hot streak continues for the Colorado Avalanche, and November belonged to Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas and Scott Wedgewood. The trio powered Colorado's dominant 18-1-6 run, helping the Avs become the first NHL squad to reach 40 points this season.
MacKinnon led the charge. He picked up 11 goals and 26 points in 13 games, registering multi-point nights in three straight games and points in 11 of 13 contests. He now leads the team in goals (20), assists (24), total points (44), and sports a plus-30 rating.
The Avalanche's 3 stars of November hold a secret no one is talking about.
Zach Martin from The Hockey Writers reports that Necas got the second-star nod after a breakout stretch of his own. In November alone he tallied five goals and 17 points, producing three multi-point outings and a plus-14 rating.
His season totals surged to 13 goals, 33 points, and a robust plus-24. The eight-year, US$92 million extension he signed in October now looks like a deal built on real upside.
Wedgewood's play in net added crucial balance. Over seven November starts he went 6-0-1 with a 1.42 goals-against average and .948 save percentage, surrendering only 10 goals in 424:37 of ice time.
His stability marked him as the third star of the month and earned him a one-year extension signed mid-month.
Fans watching that Blackwood-Wedgewood tandem get the job done must be loving the cushion.
MacKinnon skates with a swagger and Necas proves he belongs, and when Wedgewood locks the door, Colorado feels like a team built for deep playoff runs.
If this keeps up, the Avs won't just fight for home ice, they'll be chasing a trophy.
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