Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.

Cale Makar has a power-play goal, Parker Kelly scores short-handed and Nathan MacKinnon has an empty-net goal and two assists as Colorado denies the Ducks’ bid for a third straight win, 4-2.

The Colorado Avalanche are in a key stretch heading into the New Year. After a slow start to the season, things have turned. Their 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks, though expected, was important.