Colorado Avalanche Sets NHL Record with 15th Consecutive Road Win, Beats Islanders 7-4
Mikko Rantanen scores tiebreaking goal, Ryan Johansen nets a brace, in a game tied four times overall, as Colorado Avalanche maintain perfect season start and break previous 14-win road streak record set by the Buffalo Sabres.
- The Colorado Avalanche set a new NHL record by winning their 15th consecutive road game, beating the New York Islanders 7-4, pushing their perfect season start to six games.
- Mikko Rantanen scored the decisive goal during the third period, breaking the tie, and also made three assists. Ryan Johansen scored twice, contributing to the Avalanche's victory.
- The team's winning streak, which includes the last 11 road games of the previous season, exceeded the previous 14-win record set by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons.
- Beside Rantanen and Johansen, contributions came from players Cale Makar, Bowen Byram, Nathan MacKinnon, and Ross Colton who also scored. Goalkeeper Alexandar Georgiev saved 27 shots, maintaining his unbeaten record this season.
- Despite falling behind at multiple points during the game, the Avalanche kept regaining the lead, showcasing their resilience. Including two empty-net goals in the last minute of the match to secure the record-breaking win.