Overview

• The Rangers fought back from two two-goal deficits to tie the game 4-4 late in the third period, with Artemi Panarin scoring the equalizer.
• Cale Makar, exiting the penalty box in the final seconds, intercepted a pass intended for Panarin and set up Artturi Lehkonen for the game-winning goal with 14.7 seconds left.
• The loss halted the Rangers' 10-game point streak and left them in a precarious position in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.
• Colorado's Cale Makar had a standout performance with two goals and an assist, while new acquisitions Martin Necas and Jack Drury contributed to the Avalanche's victory.
• The Rangers dominated possession and shot statistics in the third period but failed to capitalize on a late power-play opportunity.