The Colorado Avalanche hockey club is still not whole, but it sure looks like a potential powerhouse again. Mikko Rantanen had a hat trick and two assists, and Nathan MacKinnon had one goal and four assists as Colorado’s stars dominated in a 6-2 victory Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.

PITTSBURGH -- Nathan MacKinnon shrugged his shoulders, almost as if yet another outstanding night in his generational career was no big deal. In the end, it was. And then some.