Be careful what you wish for.

That could have been the disclaimer when Kevin Lankinen learned he’d be starting his second-straight game on successive nights Sunday against the league-leading Colorado Avalanche, who are crushing the opposition with an envious collection of speed, skill, depth and finish.

While Thatcher Demko continues the plan to ensure he’s rested and ready to resume the condensed-schedule slog — he could play Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets — it’s Lankinen who had to tame a two-headed monster in Nathan MacKinnon and linemate Martin Necas. They have combined for 23 goals and 47 points for the 10-1-5 Avalanche, who torched the Oilers 9-1 in Edmonton on Saturday.

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MacKinnon struck twice Sunday in a span of 1:29

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