UPDATE: In a thrilling comeback, the Colorado Avalanche surged past the Carolina Hurricanes with a final score of 5-3 on January 20, 2024, marking their 10th consecutive victory. The Avalanche, currently leading the NHL with a record of 31-2-7, displayed their resilience by scoring four unanswered goals in the third period after trailing 3-1.
Brock Nelson was the star of the night, netting two power-play goals within the first 7.5 minutes of the final period. His first goal came just 1:09 into the third, narrowing the gap, followed by Jack Drury’s equalizer 33 seconds later. Nelson then put the Avalanche ahead at 7:30 into the period, showcasing his scoring prowess as he was recently selected for the U.S. Olympic squad.
With 18 seconds left on the clock, NHL points leader Nathan MacKinnon, who contributed two assists, was credited with a goal, sealing the victory for Colorado. Gabriel Landeskog had opened the scoring for the Avalanche in the second period, while Cale Makar provided crucial assists throughout the game.
On the Hurricanes’ side, Sebastian Aho celebrated his 300th career goal and contributed to goals by Nikolaj Ehlers and Andrei Svechnikov. However, this loss marked the Hurricanes’ third straight defeat in regulation, an unusual setback as they dropped to 15-2-1 when leading after two periods. Goalie Frederik Andersen faced 30 shots but suffered his ninth consecutive loss.
Notably, both teams honored their histories by donning throwback jerseys, with the Avalanche sporting Quebec Nordiques colors and the Hurricanes in Hartford Whalers attire.
This victory extends Colorado’s point streak to 13 games, demonstrating their dominance in the league. As the Avalanche prepare to face the Florida Panthers on Sunday, fans are eager to see if they can maintain their winning momentum. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes will look to bounce back against the New Jersey Devils on the same day.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as both teams aim to shift their trajectories in the NHL.
