Colorado Avalanche Overcome Carolina Hurricanes 6-4, Score Five Goals in Second Period
Despite missing key players due to injuries, Hurricanes put up a fight; Artturi Lehkonen stands out with four points and Logan O’Connor ties franchise record with short-handed goals in three consecutive games.
- The Colorado Avalanche triumphed over the Carolina Hurricanes 6-4, thanks in large part to a second period dominated by the Avalanche during which five goals were scored.
- Artturi Lehkonen was a standout player for the Avalanche, leading the match with four points including a goal and three assists.
- Logan O’Connor tied the Avalanche franchise record with short-handed goals in three consecutive games and was one of the key contributors to the Avalanche's victory.
- Despite key players like Sebastian Aho and Frederik Anderson being absent due to injuries, the Hurricanes remained competitive throughout the game.
- The Hurricanes initially took the lead with a goal by Jesperi Kotkaniemi, but the Avalanche turned the table in the final moments of the first period and took control in the second period.