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Devils allow four third-period goals in 5-2 loss to Avalanche
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DENVER (AP) — Nazem Kadriand Parker Kellyscored in a 1:02 span early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat New Jersey 5-2 on Wednesday night to end the Devils ' winning streak at four.
Kadri gave Colorado a 2-1 lead at 2:45, and Kelly followed at 3:47. Nathan MacKinnonadded his eighth goal of the season with eight minutes remaining, and Jaden Schwartzconnected 30 seconds later.
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Mackenzie Blackwoodmade 20 saves to help Colorado improve to 7-5-1.
Connor Brownscored twice for New Jersey.
Brown had a short-handed goal in the first period, and Gabriel Landeskogtied it on a power play in the second.
Jake Allenstopped 39 shots for the Devils. They are 8-5-0.
Up next
Devils: At Vegas on Friday night.
Avalanche: Host Calgary on Saturday night.
