Blackhawks Break Losing Streak with Donato Scoring Twice in 5-2 Victory Over Denver

Monday, October 28th, 2024

Ryan Donato played a crucial role in helping the Chicago Blackhawks secure a 5-2 win against the Colorado Avalanche, ending their four-game losing streak. Donato found the net twice, with one of his goals being an empty-netter close to the final whistle.

The Avalanche faced challenges in the early stages of the match as it was their second night of back-to-back games. Petr Mrazek was instrumental in thwarting their efforts, making 24 saves. Casey Mittelstadt and Nathan MacKinnon managed to score for the Avalanche, but their five-game winning run was halted.

With a three-point contribution, Donato was a standout for the Blackhawks, who succeeded in countering the Avalanche's speedy play. Signs of fatigue were evident in the Avalanche team following their win on Sunday, and Ross Colton might have suffered a foot injury during the contest.

In a pivotal play, Mrazek left his goal area to block a shot, ensuring that the Blackhawks maintained their 3-2 lead. MacKinnon and Cale Makar extended their consecutive point-scoring to 10 games, marking a first for two Avalanche teammates to achieve such a streak at the start of a season.

The Avalanche are set to play Tampa Bay at home on Wednesday, while the Blackhawks will compete against San Jose on Thursday.

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