In a thrilling matchup, the Colorado Avalanche outlasted the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in a shootout. Martin Necas leveled the game with just 11 seconds left in regulation, and Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen sealed the victory with shootout goals.

Cale Makar netted his 29th goal of the season, contributing to Chicago's lead with a mid-third period strike. The Blackhawks initially surged ahead with Ilya Mikheyev's short-handed goal and Connor Murphy's second marker. Spencer Knight, the Blackhawks goalie, showcased his skills with 29 saves, while Scott Wedgewood made 22 stops for Colorado. This win halted the Avalanche's two-game skid, while the Blackhawks continued their disappointing stretch with their 11th loss in 12 games.