Avalanche Secure 2-1 Victory Over Red Wings, Ending Recent Struggles

Colorado's Alexandar Georgiev rebounds with a standout performance as Detroit suffers its fifth consecutive one-goal loss.

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev made 29 saves, recovering from a poor previous outing to help secure the team's 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Valeri Nichushkin continued his strong form with his third goal in two games, bringing his season tally to six goals in 11 games since his mid-November return.
Cale Makar scored on a power play, extending his league-leading points total among defensemen to 35 in 28 games this season.
Detroit's Lucas Raymond scored his eighth goal in nine games, but the Red Wings have now lost five straight games, all by a single goal.
The Avalanche improved to 6-0 when leading after the first period, with Georgiev delivering key saves during a late-game defensive stand.