Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon unloaded four shots on the Penguins. He saved at least four more for his coaches afterwards.

When the other team’s shooting percentage looks like it belongs in a basketball box score, it becomes pretty tough to win a hockey game.

There was a familiar face leaning over the boards from the visiting bench Monday morning at Ball Arena, but the black-and-gold attire was certainly a different look.

Nicole Hensley came to Ball Arena a year ago, proud and excited to be part of the first PWHL game in her hometown.

Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns played in his 990th consecutive NHL game, surpassing Keith Yandle for the second-longest streak in league history. Phil Kessel is the leader at 1,064.

Brent Burns may soon be the NHL’s all-time Ironman, but he is not indestructible.