Nathan MacKinnon had two power-play goals and an added, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 22 shots against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Wednesday night.

Martin Necas had three assists, and Artturi Lehkonen, Casey Mittelstadt and Logan O'Connor scored for the Avalanche (34-24-2), who had lost two straight since returning from the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Cale Makar had two assists, and Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves.

Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves and the Avalanche came to life Wednesday night in a victory against the Devils at Ball Arena.

It was all downhill from there though, as the New Jersey Devils fell 5-1 to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, and Martin Necas collected three assists to lead the way.

No one loves playing the New Jersey Devils more than Mackenzie Blackwood. In their last meeting with Blackwood, the ex-Devils goaltender was still a member of the San Jose Sharks.

DENVER, CO - For a second time this season, the Devils were bested by a former goaltender in a Colorado Avalanche uniform. On Wednesday night, former Devil Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves as Colorado defeated the Devils 5-1.

Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 in Denver on Wednesday night.

Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin, who hasn't played since Dec. 31 due to a lower-body injury, will return against the Devils on Wednesday.