O’Connor scores another short-handed goal, Avalanche cruise to 4-0 win over Bedard and Blackhawks

Logan O’Connor scored a short-handed goal for the second straight game, Alexandar Georgiev stopped 18 shots and the Colorado Avalanche cruised to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in their home opener. Ryan Johansen, Devon Toews and Nathan MacKinnon also scored to help the Avalanche improve to 4-0. Colorado kept top pick Connor Bedard in check as the smooth-skating teenager didn’t record a shot on goal.