LAS VEGAS — Max Pacioretty scored twice to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in a matchup of the West Division’s top teams on Wednesday night.
Vegas, which has won a franchise-best 10 in a row, now leads Colorado by six points, with the Avalanche having a game in hand.
William Karlsson, Mark Stone, and Jonathan Marchessault also scored for Vegas.
Marc-Andre Fleury, who has won five in a row, made 35 saves.
Devon Toews and Ryan Graves scored for Colorado, which has lost three straight.
Devan Dubnyk made 21 saves.
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