Overview
- New York snapped Colorado’s 17-game run with at least a point, handing the Avalanche just their second regulation loss in 27 games.
- Officials denied Colorado’s challenge after Marc Gatcomb’s stick contacted goalie Mackenzie Blackwood in a crease scramble, a decision Bednar called “a joke.”
- Mathew Barzal posted three points and Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves as Patrick Roy praised Barzal’s “outstanding” night following a confident pregame message.
- The Islanders raced to a 4–0 lead, the Avalanche pulled within two before Barzal’s power-play finish and Casey Cizikas’ empty-netter closed it out as Colorado went 0-for-3 on the power play.
- Jonathan Drouin was a late scratch with a lower back issue and is day-to-day, with Roy saying he will travel for the upcoming Florida trip.