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Islanders Halt Avalanche’s 17-Game Point Streak With 6-3 Win and Controversial Opener

The result hinged on an upheld no-interference ruling that Jared Bednar condemned as a blown call.

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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
Apr 19, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar looks on from the bench during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
Dec 4, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy coaches against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The NHL denied Colorado’s challenge on Kyle MacLean’s early goal under Rule 69.7 permitting incidental contact in a loose‑puck scramble.
  • Mathew Barzal produced three points, including a power‑play backhand highlight, as Patrick Roy lauded his performance postgame.
  • Ilya Sorokin stopped 35 shots while Mackenzie Blackwood made 36 saves, and the Avalanche finished 0-for-3 on the power play.
  • The defeat was Colorado’s second regulation loss of the season and ended a 17-game point streak, with the team still leading several league metrics.
  • Jonathan Drouin was a late scratch with a lower‑back issue and is day-to-day, with Roy saying he will travel for the Florida and Tampa Bay games.