The Avs answer the bell in Alberta, defeating both the Flames and Oilers on back to back nights to head into the Four Nations break with some positive momentum. The top line domination reignited the offense for nine goals in two games, and seven points for MacKinnon, and begging the question of when the best player in the world conversation needs to be had. It's been a rough month, but the potential for a run is there if the all the right pieces fall into place over the next month.

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