Colorado Avalanche Extends Winning Streak with Victory Over Blackhawks
In an exciting NHL match, the Colorado Avalanche achieved their ninth consecutive victory, surpassing the Chicago Blackhawks with a score of 1-0. Goalie Scott Wedgewood was the key figure, securing his first shutout of the season with 22 saves.
The decisive goal for the Avalanche was scored by Cale Makar in the second period. This winning streak is the team’s longest since March 2024, solidifying their position as NHL leaders.
Colorado has shown impressive consistency, scoring points in 13 consecutive matches (11-0-2) since its only regulation time loss on October 25th.
Spencer Knight, Blackhawks’ goalie, made 25 saves, but couldn’t prevent his team’s defeat, which now has three consecutive losses.
Wedgewood’s shutout was the second consecutive for the Avalanche, following their 3-0 victory over Nashville on Saturday, where Mackenzie Blackwood shone with 35 saves.
Wedgewood, with 13 wins, leads the NHL, and his goals-against average is the best in the league.
Cale Makar, with nine goals and 29 points, leads NHL defensemen. Tristen Nielsen, in his fourth NHL game, assisted on Makar’s goal, earning his first point.
In the first period, the Blackhawks dominated, outshooting Colorado 11-2. Wedgewood made several crucial saves to keep the score at zero.
In the second period, the Avalanche reacted, outshooting Chicago 19-1. Makar scored the decisive goal after a rebound.
Chicago pressed in the third period, but Wedgewood kept his net at zero, including a key save on Frank Nazar with 43 seconds remaining and Knight out.
