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Islanders End Avalanche’s 17-Game Point Streak With 6–3 Upset

Colorado’s Jared Bednar denounced the upheld opening goal as goaltender interference under Rule 69.7.

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Nov 28, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders left wing Jonathan Drouin (29) skates across the blue line against the Philadelphia Flyers during overtime at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

Overview

  • New York handed Colorado just its second regulation loss of the season, halting the Avalanche’s month-long run of games with at least a point.
  • Mathew Barzal produced three points, including a power‑play backhand highlight, and Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves to anchor the win.
  • The opening goal at 5:56 by Kyle MacLean stood after video review, with the NHL citing incidental contact language in Rule 69.7 despite Colorado’s challenge.
  • Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin was a late scratch with a lower‑back issue and is day‑to‑day, while the Avalanche recalled Tristen Nielsen from the AHL.
  • Despite the setback, Colorado still leads the NHL in points percentage, goal differential, goals per game and goals‑against average as it turns to a Saturday matinee at Madison Square Garden.