Avalanche Triumph Over Wild in Overtime, 2-1

Valeri Nichushkin scores the winning goal in his first game back, while Nathan MacKinnon ties NHL home point streak record.

• Valeri Nichushkin scored a power-play goal in overtime, securing a 2-1 victory for the Colorado Avalanche over the Minnesota Wild.
• Nichushkin's goal marked his return after a two-month absence, having last played on January 10.
• Nathan MacKinnon extended his home point streak to 32 games, tying with Guy Lafleur for the third-longest run in NHL history.
• The Avalanche made several trades at the deadline, integrating new players like Casey Mittelstadt and Brandon Duhaime into the lineup.
• Despite the loss, the Minnesota Wild displayed resilience, with goaltender Filip Gustavsson making significant saves throughout the game.

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