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In a night to remember at the Climate Pledge Arena, the Colorado Avalanche made a resounding statement as they tied an NHL record with a 4-1 historic win over the Seattle Kraken.
The Tuesday game, on Oct 17, was a masterclass in NHL history books, solidifying the Avalanche's reputation as one of the league's most dominant teams. It was their 14th consecutive regular-season road win, a streak that extends from the previous season.
This achievement matches the record set by the Buffalo Sabres from April 3 to November 13, 2006.
Colorado Avalanche Skate into NHL History Books
The Colorado Avalanche's victory not only secured two crucial points in the standings but also tied an NHL record for the most consecutive wins to start a season, a record previously held by the 1993-94 Toronto Maple Leafs.
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The Avalanche's goals came from Mikko Rantanen, Valeri Nichushkin, Artturi Lehkonen and Logan O'Connor, while Alexander Georgiev made 37 saves for the Avalanche (3-0-0).
Kailer Yamamoto found the net for the Kraken (0-3-1), with Philipp Grubauer stopping 24 shots in the Kraken's home opener.
Yamamoto opened the scoring at 15:09 in the first period and Lehkonen evened the score at 1-1 at 3:50 of the second period, taking advantage of a loose puck in the right hash marks.
In a swift move at 11:50, O'Connor outpaced Vince Dunn in a puck race, securing a 2-1 lead for Colorado with a short-handed goal.
Rantanen extended the lead to 3-1 at 13:45 and Nichushkin sealed the deal with a 4-1 final, netting an empty-net goal during a 4-on-4 at 16:46.
The Colorado Avalanche's record-tying win has sent shockwaves through the NHL, cementing their status as a frontrunner in the early 2023/24 NHL season. As they continue their quest for the Stanley Cup, this historic achievement will serve as a wellspring of inspiration for both the team and their devoted fans.
In the wake of this remarkable victory, the NHL hockey world waits in eager anticipation to see if the Colorado Avalanche can break the record and establish a new standard of excellence in the world of professional ice hockey.
