Colorado Comeback: Lehkonen Propels Avalanche to Victory Against Sabres, Overcoming a Four-Goal Deficit

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024

In Buffalo, Artturi Lehkonen scored a crucial goal with under five minutes left in the game, securing a 5-4 win for the Colorado Avalanche against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.

Nathan MacKinnon netted two goals and provided an assist, helping the Avalanche come back from being four goals down in the third period. Joel Kiviranta and Logan O'Connor also added goals to the scoreboard.

Scott Wedgewood, appearing in his first game for the Avalanche as a backup goalie, stopped all 22 shots he faced. He stepped in for Alexander Georgiev, who was taken out after conceding four goals in the initial 11 minutes.

For Buffalo, Tage Thompson scored twice, while JJ Peterka and Beck Malenstyn also managed to score goals.

This comeback was the fourth time in their history that the Avalanche overcame a four-goal deficit. Conversely, the Sabres experienced losing a four-goal lead for only the second time, the first happening in 1988.

A pivotal moment came when MacKinnon equalized with a deflection from Mikko Rantanen's shot from the point, with 12 minutes left on the clock.

With this win, the Avalanche's record improved to 7-10 when trailing after the opening period, whereas the Sabres have gone 0-3-1 over their past four games.

The Avalanche will continue their away games in Carolina on Thursday, while the Sabres are set to face Winnipeg at home on the same day.

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