The Colorado Avalanche continued to display their dominance at home by clinching their 14th consecutive victory with a 5-2 triumph over the Los Angeles Kings. This impressive win further solidifies their position as one of the top teams in the league.
A Strong Start for the Avalanche
The match began favorably for the Avalanche when Jack Drury scored his sixth goal of the season. His goal, coming late in the first period, provided Colorado with a 1-0 lead as they headed into the first intermission.
Second Period Action
As the second period unfolded, the excitement escalated. Despite holding the best penalty kill in the league, the Avalanche allowed a goal by Corey Perry with just four seconds left on a penalty against Parker Kelly. This moment temporarily shifted the momentum in favor of the Kings.
However, the Avalanche quickly regained control. Martin Necas responded with a goal halfway through the period, putting Colorado back in front. Brock Nelson then extended the lead with a well-placed shot that beat Kings’ goaltender Anton Forsberg, concluding the period with the Avalanche ahead 3-1.
A Thrilling Third Period
The third period featured goals from both teams. Joel Armia scored for the Kings, narrowing the deficit to 3-2. Nathan MacKinnon, having struggled with shots on goal throughout the game, scored an empty-net goal. This increased the Avalanche’s lead to 4-2. Cale Makar sealed the match with another goal, ending the game at 5-2.
Notable Performances
- Nathan MacKinnon: Assisted in scoring, holding second place in league points with 65 (31 goals, 34 assists).
- Jack Drury: Scored the opening goal, marking his sixth of the season.
- Martin Necas: Led the Avalanche in shots on goal during the match.
Special Teams Overview
Both teams had struggling special teams heading into the matchup. The Kings boasted a power play success rate of just 13.9%, while the Avalanche’s power play operated at 16.0%. However, the Avalanche excelled in penalty kills at 85.8%, the best in the league. Despite this, the Kings managed to capitalize on a late power play.
The next challenge for the Avalanche will be to maintain this winning streak as they prepare for upcoming games. Fans are eager to see if they can extend their impressive home performance even further.
