NHL Recap: Oct 13, 2013

COLORADO 5, WASHINGTON 1

Oct 12, 2013; Washington, DC, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in the second period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Nathan MacKinnon scored his first NHL goal and added an assist, while Alex Tanguay counted twice in Colorado’s 5-1 win over the Capitals.  The Avalanche remained perfect on the season, moving to 5-0-0, with Semyon Varlamov making 40 saves. Matt Duchene and Jamie McGinn had the other Avalance goals, while Andre Benoit, Gabriel Landeskog and Paul Stastny each had 2 assists.

Eric Fehr had the lone Washington goal, while Michal Neuvirth was victimized by 5 goals on 28 shots.