CHICAGO — Cale MakarHis game-winning goal on Tuesday night was downplayed by his team, who called the sequence “a little too lucky”.
Colorado AvalanchePartner Erik JohnsonThey offered a different description.
Johnson replied, “Yeah. It was sick.”
Makar scored with a quick move 2:38 into overtime. This lifted the Avalanche’s surging team to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Makar skated into Chicago’s left circle, spinning away from Chicago centre Kirby DachThe defenseman drove to the net. The defenseman, aged 23, moved the puck side to side before being beaten. Marc-Andre FleuryHis 14th goal was a backhand. This marked the end of his high-profile career.
“Just spur-of-the-moment thing. Makar explained that it is not necessary to think about too many steps.
Colorado forward Logan O’ConnorChicago captain Jonathan ToewsEach shot was blocked by a post in overtime. Makar won the game.
Derek King, interim Blackhawks coach, said that Makar is a great player. “The guy is an elite defensiveman in this league. He is an elite defenseman. You must continue to move forward.”
Two goals were scored by Johnson as Colorado won its seventh consecutive game. Alex NewhookAlso scored: Darcy KuemperMade 28 saves Star Nathan MacKinnonHis point streak was extended to 11 games with Makar’s assist. This streak is the longest in NHL history.
Johnson and Makar scored 32 NHL-best goals for Avalanche defencemen. Last season, the Blueliners scored 26 goals in 56 games.
Jared Bednar stated, “I believe that that’s part the way we want it to play.” “It’s hard to create offense using just one line. It ends up being three against five all the time. It is important to have your D.
Chicago dropped its fifth straight match. Alex DeBrincatToews scored in second period. Fleury had two power-play goals, on consecutive shots. Fleury was able to complete 29 stops in his first appearance since Dec. 17, when he had spent time on the COVID-19 protocol.
“At the very least, we got a point. “We went toe-to–toe with one the most talented teams in the league,” defenseman Calvin de Haan said. “It was a great game for the Blackhawks.”
DeBrincat leads the charge Patrick KaneThe Blackhawks led with two goals in just 40 seconds of the third period. DeBrincat scored a one-timer on Kane’s pass. Kuemper was then assisted by Kane and he scored his 20th goal.
Johnson’s shot from the side seemed to have gone off, and it tied the game again for Avalanche Jake McCabeFleury’s past and stick at 11:44
Johnson stated, “The second one, I just tried to get it into the net.” “Got lucky.”
It was the first meeting of the Central Division teams after Colorado’s 4-2 win Oct. 13. The Avalanche won the first game by jumping over the Blackhawks, opening a 3-0 lead at 9:34 in the first period.
Colorado’s first trip to Chicago was a fast one. Johnson’s shot near the blue line travelled through traffic to the front, beating Fleury on Fleury’s stickside at 7:43. Newhook made it 2:02 when he converted an backhand with 6 minutes left in the first period.
Fleury stole another 3-0 lead for the Avalanche, and it was close. Tyson JostHis left leg is at 1:40.
Chicago responded with a much stronger performance in the second. At 4:47, Toews scored a rebound to score his fourth goal. Henrik BorgstromKuemper was able to stop him from tying the game in overtime.