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December 3, 2024
Nathan MacKinnon, Scott Wedgewood key Avalanche comeback at Buffalo
Corey Masisak
The Denver Post
Nathan MacKinnon, Scott Wedgewood key Avalanche comeback at Buffalo

The Colorado Avalanche staged a remarkable comeback against the Buffalo Sabres, overcoming a 4-0 deficit to win 5-4. Nathan MacKinnon, who scored twice, led the charge, while Arturri Lehkonen netted the game-winner. Scott Wedgewood provided crucial goaltending in relief, making 22 saves.

Despite a disastrous start, the Avalanche's depth scoring emerged in the third period, allowing them to tie and eventually take the lead. This victory could signify a turning point in their season.

What factors contributed to the Avalanche's slow start in the first period?How might this comeback impact the Avalanche's confidence moving forward?What adjustments did the Avalanche make in the second and third periods?How does this victory compare to other notable comebacks in NHL history?
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@Casey Mittelstadt | Colorado Avalanche | NHL
@Connor Clifton | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
@Connor Clifton | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
@Jason Zucker | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
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@John Ludvig | Colorado Avalanche | NHL
@John Ludvig | Colorado Avalanche | NHL
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@Nicolas Aube-Kubel | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
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@Tage Thompson | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
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@Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
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https://www.denverpost.com/2024/12/03/nathan-macki..

December 3, 2024
Nathan MacKinnon, Scott Wedgewood key Avalanche comeback at Buffalo
Corey Masisak
The Denver Post
Nathan MacKinnon, Scott Wedgewood key Avalanche comeback at Buffalo

The Colorado Avalanche staged a remarkable comeback against the Buffalo Sabres, overcoming a 4-0 deficit to win 5-4. Nathan MacKinnon, who scored twice, led the charge, while Arturri Lehkonen netted the game-winner. Scott Wedgewood provided crucial goaltending in relief, making 22 saves.

Despite a disastrous start, the Avalanche's depth scoring emerged in the third period, allowing them to tie and eventually take the lead. This victory could signify a turning point in their season.

What factors contributed to the Avalanche's slow start in the first period?How might this comeback impact the Avalanche's confidence moving forward?What adjustments did the Avalanche make in the second and third periods?How does this victory compare to other notable comebacks in NHL history?
Mentions:
@Beck Malenstyn | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
@Beck Malenstyn | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
@Calvin de Haan | Colorado Avalanche | NHL
@Calvin de Haan | Colorado Avalanche | NHL
@Casey Mittelstadt | Colorado Avalanche | NHL
@Casey Mittelstadt | Colorado Avalanche | NHL
@Connor Clifton | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
@Connor Clifton | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
@Jason Zucker | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
@Jason Zucker | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
@John Ludvig | Colorado Avalanche | NHL
@John Ludvig | Colorado Avalanche | NHL
@Nathan MacKinnon | Colorado Avalanche | NHL
@Nathan MacKinnon | Colorado Avalanche | NHL
@Nicolas Aube-Kubel | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
@Nicolas Aube-Kubel | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
@Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | NHL
@Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | NHL
@Tage Thompson | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
@Tage Thompson | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
@Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | NHL
@Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | NHL

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/12/03/nathan-macki..

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