NHL: Colorado Avalanche defeat Pittsburgh Penguins (10 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. The Avalanche's Mikko Rantanen earned his 10th career hat trick as he competed in his 600th game. The Avalanche stand at 17-13-0; the Penguins are 12-14-4.

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen takes a shot on goal during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on December 10, 2024. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Penguins center Sidney Crosby (C) assists Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry by clearing the puck away from the goal during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (L) celebrates his goal with Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen during the first period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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Avalanche center Parker Kelly (R) receives an interference penalty as he falls into the goal behind Jarry in the second period. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

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