Avalanche Defeats Senators 5-4 for Fifth Straight Win

The Colorado Avalanche secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Ottawa Senators, marking their fifth consecutive win after starting the season with four losses. Rookie Nikolai Kovalenko scored his first NHL goal, while both Logan O’Connor and Josh Manson also found the net for the Avalanche. Despite leading 2-0 entering the third period, the Avalanche faced a strong rally from the Senators, who narrowed the gap with goals from Brady Tkachuk and Nick Cousins. Nathan MacKinnon sealed the game with an empty-net goal, but Ottawa's Claude Giroux scored in the final seconds to make it a close finish. Avalanche goalie Justus Annunen made 26 saves, solidifying his position as the team's starting goaltender. The Senators continue to struggle defensively despite their offensive capabilities, having allowed multiple late goals in recent games.