The 2016-17 season continues to be a forgettable one for the Colorado Avalanche.
The latest iteration of misery for the maligned club came Saturday night in the form of a 6-1 loss at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets. With seven total goals in the spirited tilt, there were a few spectacular plays to get those in attendance on their feet.
(Spoiler alert: none of them came from Colorado).
Here's a look at the three best:
1. Chiarot flips in first of the season
With Winnipeg already leading 3-0, Nikolaj Ehlers decided to keep things rolling, flooring the Avalanche defense with a slap-shot fake and setting up Ben Chiarot, whose backhand flip earned him his first goal of the season.
2. Ehlers, Wheeler play catch
Two minutes after setting up Chiarot's second period tally, Ehlers added another point to his season total, tapping in Winnipeg's fifth following a tremendous setup from captain Blake Wheeler.
3. Patrik Laine: More than just an All-Star sniper
Patrik Laine has already established himself as one of the game's premier goal-scorers in his first NHL season, but the rookie phenom proved he's got far more in his toolbox than elite sniping skill. Linemate Mark Scheifele was the beneficiary, wiring home Laine's slick dish early on in the eventual drubbing.
All in all, a brilliant showing from Winnipeg, who earned six goals from six different scorers on the night. For Colorado? Time to call it a season.
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