October 23rd 2024.
In the highly anticipated match between the Colorado Avalanche and the Seattle Kraken, it was a thrilling game filled with exciting moments. Ultimately, it was the Avalanche who came out on top with a 3-2 victory over the Kraken on Tuesday.
The Avalanche got off to a strong start with Joel Kiviranta scoring a goal late in the first period, giving them an early lead. But Seattle wasn't going down without a fight. Jared McCann, who has been with the Kraken since their inaugural season in 2021, scored his 100th goal with the team in the second period, tying the game at 1-1.
However, the Avalanche quickly responded with Kiviranta scoring his second goal of the game just three minutes later, putting Colorado back in the lead. And they weren't done yet. Nathan MacKinnon added another goal in the final seconds of the second period, giving the Avalanche a comfortable two-goal lead heading into the third period.
The Kraken did manage to score one more goal in the final seconds of the game, but it was too little too late as the Avalanche held on for the win. Justus Annunen was a key factor in the victory, making 25 saves in the game. Cale Makar also had a strong performance, recording two assists.
For Kiviranta, it was a memorable night as he scored two goals, marking just the second multi-goal game of his career. He now has three goals in the first seven games of the season, matching his total from last year.
One of the key moments in the game was Kiviranta's penalty in the third period, which was the Avalanche's only penalty of the game. They were able to successfully kill off the penalty and maintain their lead, showing their strong defensive skills.
Looking ahead, the Avalanche will face off against the Utah on Thursday while the Kraken will host Winnipeg. It's sure to be another exciting game for both teams.
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