Avalanche's Six-Game Streak Ends After Controversial Win Over Sabres

Colorado's dramatic comeback against Buffalo was overshadowed by a goalie injury and a disputed goal, with the team falling to Montreal in a shootout two days later.

The Colorado Avalanche rallied from a 5-3 deficit to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 in overtime, extending their winning streak to six games before losing to the Canadiens in a shootout on Saturday.
Goaltender Scott Wedgewood suffered a right-leg injury after a collision in the crease during the Sabres game, prompting criticism of officials for not stopping play as Buffalo scored during the incident.
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar called the decision to allow the goal a failure of player safety, citing inconsistencies in officiating standards for stopping play during injuries.
Wedgewood is expected to miss at least 1-2 weeks, with Mackenzie Blackwood stepping into the starting role and Trent Miner being called up as backup.
Key players like Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Mikko Rantanen fueled the Avalanche's recent success, though the team remains impacted by injuries to several core players.