Dynamic defenseman Makar scores twice, Avs beat ‘Canes 4-1

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Published November 12, 2022 9:47 PM

By PAT GRAHAM
AP Sports Writer

DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar scored twice in a 3:22 span during the first period, Mikko Rantanen recorded a four-point night and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 for their fourth straight win. Nathan MacKinnon also scored, while Rantanen added an empty-net goal to go with three assists. Pavel Francouz stopped 24 shots for his first victory of the season. Makar’s goal spurt staked Colorado to an early 2-0 lead. Jordan Staal scored for the Hurricanes, while Raanta finished with 24 saves. The Avalanche and Hurricanes meet again Thursday in Carolina.

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