Martin Necas scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4.

Nathan MacKinnon had a four-point night, and Cale Makar scored twice to help the Avs win a wild one, 5-4, at Rogers Place.

The Edmonton Oilers are once again heading into the playoffs with league average goaltending, and broadcaster Louie DeBrusk revealed the reason why the Oilers will stick by their current tandem.

The game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Friday at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. on 9NEWS and KTVD.

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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Martin Necas scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Friday night. Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and ...