DENVER (AP) — Nazem Kadri and Parker Kelly scored 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 MacKinnon added his eighth goal of the season with eight minutes remaining, and Jaden Schwartz connected 30 seconds later.

Kadri, Kelly score in 1:02 span early in 3rd in Avalanche's 5-2 win over Devils
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, right, looks to pass the puck as New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce covers in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Mackenzie Blackwood made 20 saves to help Colorado improve to 7-5-1.

Kadri, Kelly score in 1:02 span early in 3rd in Avalanche's 5-2 win over Devils
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton, right, checks Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas as he pursues the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Connor Brown scored twice for New Jersey.

Brown had a short-handed goal in the first period, and Gabriel Landeskog tied it on a power play in the second.

Kadri, Kelly score in 1:02 span early in 3rd in Avalanche's 5-2 win over Devils
New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier, front, avoids Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood as he stops a shot in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Jake Allen stopped 39 shots for the Devils. They are 8-5-0.

Kadri, Kelly score in 1:02 span early in 3rd in Avalanche's 5-2 win over Devils
New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt, center, avoids Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, right, after being checked by defenseman Sam Malinski in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Devils: At Vegas on Friday night.

Avalanche: Host Calgary on Saturday night.

Kadri, Kelly score in 1:02 span early in 3rd in Avalanche's 5-2 win over Devils
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, right, passes the puck as New Jersey Devils right wing Connor Brown defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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