The Colorado Avalanche secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Ottawa Senators, marking their fifth consecutive win. Logan O’Connor and Ross Colton each scored in a high-scoring third period, while Nikolai Kovalenko netted his first NHL goal.

Despite a strong rally from the Senators, who scored two quick goals to tie the game, Colorado maintained their lead with timely goals from O’Connor and Colton. Nathan MacKinnon added an empty-net goal, ensuring the Avalanche's comeback from an earlier season slump.