Avs dominate San Jose but need late goals from Nichushkin, Manson to tally win

Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) shoots as San Jose Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun (3) covers in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

By Corey Masisak | cmasisak@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: December 31, 2023 at 9:12 PM MST | UPDATED: December 31, 2023 at 9:56 PM MST

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For the second time in three meetings this season the Avs dominated the game against San Jose in every area but the scoreboard, but found a way to prevail.

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Avs dominate San Jose but need late goals from Valeri Nichushkin, Josh Manson to tally win

Nathan MacKinnon’s two assists, strong defensive work lead to another close victory.

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