A 45-0-0 streak ends, and the Avalanche’s scoring touch vanishes in Game 2
The Colorado Avalanche's impressive 45-0-0 streak when leading into the third period came to an end with a 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2. The absence of star defenseman Cale Makar has significantly impacted the team's performance, leading to a disjointed offense. Despite playing better overall, the Avalanche struggled to find the net, leaving them in a challenging position as the series moves to Las Vegas.
- ▪The Avalanche lost 3-1 to the Golden Knights, marking their first loss of the season when leading into the third period.
- ▪Cale Makar has been sidelined with an upper body injury, affecting the team's offensive and defensive play.
- ▪Captain Gabe Landeskog expressed the need for the team to regroup and find a way to score goals.
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