Alexandar Georgiev made 29 saves, including several in the final two minutes to preserve the win.
Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton scores against Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Detroit. DETROIT — The Colorado Avalanche need better play from Alexandar Georgiev in the bigger picture of the 2024-25 season, but the guys in front of their beleaguered goaltender really needed him to deliver Saturday night.
It’s the sixth goal of the season in 11 games for Nichushkin. He also scored three straight goals for the club, including the final two to give them a chance at the end of the game Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C. Cale Makar played catch with Nathan MacKinnon before finding a lane near the top of the offensive zone. Nichushkin provided the screen in front, and Makar collected his ninth goal of the season. MacKinnon leads the NHL with 32 assists, while Makar leads all defensemen with nine goals and 35 points.
Georgiev stopped the first 20 shots from Detroit, including several excellent chances. This was his first action since being pulled in the first period Tuesday in Buffalo after allowing four goals in less than 11 minutes. Scott Wedgewood relieved him and stopped all 22 shots he faced as the Avs roared back to win 5-4 against the Sabres.
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