UPDATE: The Colorado Avalanche have surged to their 10th consecutive victory, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 in a thrilling match on January 13, 2024. This victory, marked by a stunning third-period comeback, extends Colorado’s point streak to an impressive 13 games.
The Avalanche faced a daunting 3-1 deficit entering the third period. However, Brock Nelson ignited the rally with two power-play goals within the first 7.5 minutes of the final frame. Nelson’s first goal came just 1:09 into the period, narrowing the gap to one. Jack Drury then quickly leveled the score just 33 seconds later.
Nelson put the Avalanche ahead at 7:30, while NHL points leader Nathan MacKinnon, who contributed two assists, sealed the win with a goal 18 seconds from the final buzzer. Earlier, Gabriel Landeskog had scored Colorado’s first goal early in the second period, and Cale Makar assisted twice.
The Avalanche’s comeback was particularly notable as they scored four unanswered goals after being outplayed in the first two periods. Carolina’s Sebastian Aho celebrated his 300th career goal, scoring on a short-handed breakaway to open the game. Nikolaj Ehlers and Andrei Svechnikov also contributed goals for the Hurricanes, who suffered their third consecutive loss in regulation for the first time this season. Carolina now stands at 15-2-1 when leading after two periods.
Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood made a crucial 10 saves in the third period, concluding the game with 25 total saves. Meanwhile, Frederik Andersen of the Hurricanes faced 30 shots but fell to his ninth consecutive loss.
Both teams showcased nostalgic throwback uniforms, with the Avalanche wearing Quebec Nordiques jerseys and the Hurricanes donning Hartford Whalers gear, adding a unique flair to the matchup.
Looking ahead, the Avalanche will face the Florida Panthers on Sunday, while the Hurricanes will take on the New Jersey Devils the same day.
Stay tuned for more updates as the NHL season progresses. This exciting victory cements the Avalanche’s position as a powerhouse in the league, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their next performance.
