Imagine a hockey game where milestones are shattered, streaks are tested, and rivalries are reignited—all in one electrifying night. That’s exactly what happened when the Colorado Avalanche dominated the Montreal Canadiens 7-2 on November 29, 2025. But here’s where it gets even more fascinating: Brock Nelson didn’t just score; he made history. With two goals and two assists, Nelson reached the coveted 600-point milestone in his career, a moment that left fans in Denver’s Ball Arena roaring with applause. Gabriel Landeskog matched his intensity with two goals of his own, while Nathan MacKinnon continued his unstoppable season, adding a goal and two assists to extend his NHL-leading totals to 20 goals and 44 points. And this is the part most people miss: despite their 10-game winning streak ending just a day earlier in a shootout loss to Minnesota, the Avalanche showed no signs of slowing down, extending their point streak to 16 games (13-0-3) and their home winning streak to eight games. Brent Burns and Devon Toews also found the net, solidifying Colorado’s dominance. For the Canadiens, Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson scored, but it wasn’t enough to keep their three-game winning streak alive. Now, let’s dive into the details that make this game a must-read. Nelson’s milestone came early, as he beat goaltender Jakub Dobes with a wrist shot just 7:32 into the game. He then assisted on Landeskog’s first goal and Burns’ goal within 50 seconds of the second period, before making it 4-0 at 3:55. Mackenzie Blackwood, who had been on a shutout streak of 174 minutes and 31 seconds, saw his streak end when Demidov scored at 8:27 of the second period. Blackwood’s night was still impressive, with 21 saves, including a highlight-reel stop on Josh Anderson in the first period. Speaking of controversy, Nelson was initially credited with Colorado’s second goal, but it was later awarded to Landeskog after a review determined that Anderson’s interference caused the play. The Canadiens challenged for goaltender interference, but the ruling stood—a decision that’s sure to spark debate among fans. Adding to the nostalgia, the Avalanche donned blue Quebec jerseys to honor the Nordiques’ historic rivalry with Montreal, as part of their 30th-anniversary celebration since relocating to Denver. But here’s the real question: Can the Avalanche keep this momentum going as they host Vancouver on Tuesday, or will the Canadiens bounce back against Ottawa the same night? What’s your take? Let us know in the comments—this is one discussion you won’t want to miss!
