On a dramatic Sunday evening game, the Colorado Avalanche edged out an exciting 5-4 victory against Ottawa Senators to mark their fifth straight win in succession. Logan O’Connor and Ross Colton scored goals within seconds of each other to give Colorado an unassailable edge that brought victory home for them.
A Remarkable Comeback for the Avalanche
On this evening, Nikolai Kovalenko scored his inaugural NHL goal – an important step forward for him and the Avalanche following an inauspicious start. They managed to secure this win as their second home win despite stiff opposition from Ottawa Senators; Josh Manson added to their joy by scoring his inaugural goal of 2018 during this contest!
The Senators, trailing by two goals at one point, made an impressive comeback attempt with Brady Tkachuk and Nick Cousins narrowing the gap by scoring within 128 seconds of each other in the third period.
Strategic Moves Seal the Win
The quick succession of goals by O’Connor and Colton helped the Avalanche reassert their lead. Despite Claude Giroux’s efforts for the Senators, which included scoring a goal late in the game, the Avalanche managed to maintain their lead. A strategic play saw Nathan MacKinnon scoring on an empty net after the Senators pulled Anton Forsberg for an extra attacker.
Noteworthy Highlights
Goalie challenges were part of the game’s drama, with the Senators’ Forsberg having to leave the ice briefly due to equipment issues, complicating the team’s defensive efforts.
MacKinnon Continues His Streak
Nathan MacKinnon once again shone brightest by scoring points in each of the first nine games played this year – matching his record from 2017-18!
Looking Ahead
The Senators look forward to hosting St. Louis for their upcoming game while Colorado aims to extend their winning streak against Chicago – both teams are eagerly awaiting these contests with excitement!