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  "id": 15115842,
  "title": "Nathan MacKinnon has goal and 3 assists, Artturi Lehkonen scores twice as Avs beat Penguins 5-2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/nathan-mackinnon-has-goal-and-3-assists-artturi-lehkonen-scores-twice-15115842",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T03:52:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/10/16/nathan-mackinnon-has-goal-and-3-assists-artturi-lehkonen-scores-twice-as-avs-beat-penguins-5-2"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon netted a goal and provided three assists, while Artturi Lehkonen tallied two goals as the Colorado Avalanche triumphed over the Pittsburgh Penguins with a score of 5-2 on Friday night. T.J. Hughes scored his maiden NHL goal, and goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood remained composed after an uncertain beginning, stopping 29 shots. Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust opened the scoring, each finding the back of the net in quick succession during the first period. Colorado responded in stride, scoring five times in a row, with three of those goals coming in the second period. The Avalanche's debut of assistant coach Brett McLean paid dividends, as he steered them to victory. Lehkonen's second goal leveled the score 25 seconds into the second period. Captain Gabriel Landeskog added a goal just 25 seconds later, marking his 83rd career go-ahead score and tying him with Mikko Rantanen for sixth most in Avalanche history. Hall of Famer Joe Sakic leads the way with 210 such scores. Hughes was celebrated by teammates Mackar and Landeskog after netting his inaugural NHL goal. Sidney Crosby contributed his 1,110th career assist, pushing him to the top spot in seventh place in NHL history.",
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        "title": "Nathan MacKinnon has goal and 3 assists, Artturi Lehkonen scores twice as Avs beat Penguins 5-2",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/nathan-mackinnon-has-goal-and-3-assists-artturi-lehkonen-scores-twice",
        "published": "2026-10-17T03:52:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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