The Devils dominated the Avalanche in their two-game season series. Here’s how it went:

Dec. 5, 2000

Devils 6, Avs 1

At the Meadowlands, the A Line goes ape with five goals as Devs open up 4-0 after two to chase Patrick Roy, with John Madden scoring fourth off the back of Roy. Patrik Elias completes his hat trick with third-period pair against David Aebischer. Martin Brodeur loses the shutout in the third off his own failed clearance up the boards to Shjon Podein. Jason Arnott returned from a concussion scare for four points, as Devs explode after being held to one goal in a pair of ties by future teammate John Vanbiesbrouck. Victory extends Devils unbeaten streak to nine, and snaps Avs’ five-game winning streak.

March 13, 2001

Devils 6, Avs 3

At Denver, Devils open four-victory trip by tying franchise record with eighth straight victory, en route to 13, chasing Roy again. Devs yield early goal, then erupt for five straight, including three PPGs. New Jersey again snaps Av streaks, points (8-0-1-2) in 11 straight, handing them first regulation loss (7-0-0-2) since acquisition of Rob Blake. Madden again scores goal that sends Roy to the pine.