Avalanche Overwhelm Blue Jackets 6-1, Rantanen Pushes Point Streak to 100

Friday, March 22nd, 2024

Mikko Rantanen contributed with two goals and an assist, while Nathan MacKinnon pushed his home point streak to 33 consecutive games. This impressive achievement aided the Colorado Avalanche in securing a 6-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on a Friday evening.

Goals were also scored by Cale Makar, Ross Colton, and Valeri Nichushkin for the Avalanche, propelling them to their eighth consecutive win and positioning them at the forefront of the Central Division standings. Alexandar Georgiev, in goal for the Avalanche, stopped 23 shots, marking his 36th win for the season.

Rantanen expressed optimism about the team's performance, emphasizing their desire to maintain their winning streak. Following an initial setback where they were down by one goal, the Avalanche rallied to notch six uninterrupted goals, marking their 24th instance of overturning a match outcome.

MacKinnon scored during the third period, maintaining his significant home points streak, which stands as the second longest in NHL history to kick off a season, only behind Wayne Gretzky's 40-point streak from the 1988-89 season.

The Columbus Blue Jackets, for whom Damon Severson netted a goal, find themselves at the bottom of the Eastern Conference rankings. The game saw a momentum shift in the second period with Colton and Rantanen scoring goals within a span of 1:24, giving Colorado the lead. The first period was notable for its near misses, with shots hitting the post and crossbar, alongside a goal from each team.

Prior to the commencement of the game, a moment was taken to honor the memory of former NHL winger Chris Simon, who had recently passed away by suicide at the age of 52.

The Blue Jackets are set to play next against Vegas on Saturday night, while the Avalanche will host Pittsburgh on Sunday.Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets Game Stats

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