Gutted at end without gaining point; another power team's stars rise above Blues' top players; another slow start forced ...

A Sportsnet panel of NHL analysts dug into the biggest need for the Edmonton Oilers at the coming March 7 trade deadline, with ex-Oiler Luke Gazdic suggesting the team most needs help on the wing.

Nathan MacKinnon had three second-period assists to regain the NHL points lead, Martin Necas scored twice and added an assist and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 4-2 on Thursday night.