Avalanche Edge Senators 5-4 for Fifth Consecutive Victory
Colorado holds off Ottawa's late surge with key goals from O'Connor and Colton in a thrilling third period.
- Nikolai Kovalenko scored his first NHL goal, contributing to Colorado's win.
- Josh Manson and Nathan MacKinnon added crucial goals for the Avalanche.
- Goalie Justus Annunen made 26 saves, solidifying his position as Colorado's top choice.
- Ottawa's Claude Giroux scored twice, including a goal in the final seconds.
- Senators faced goaltender challenges with Anton Forsberg's equipment issues.