Avalanche Defeat Jets 5-2 for Fifth Win

Casey Mittelstadt ended a 19-game scoring drought with a tiebreaking goal in the third period, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets, who were at the top of the NHL standings. The Avalanche also received goals from Artturi Lehkonen, Devon Toews, and empty-netters from Mikko Rantanen and Ross Colton, extending their winning streak to five games. Despite the loss, Winnipeg managed to tie the game twice, but their four-game winning streak was snapped. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood made 21 saves for Colorado, while Jonathan Drouin returned from injury and contributed an assist. The game concluded with the Avalanche successfully managing their discipline, not taking any penalties throughout. This performance was crucial as the team began a four-game homestand.