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Lehkonen nets pivotal goal in comeback from injury as Avalanche triumph over Kraken 6-3

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Lehkonen nets pivotal goal in comeback from injury as Avalanche triumph over Kraken 6-3

DENVER — In an exciting matchup on Tuesday night, Arturri Lehkonen marked his season debut by netting the crucial go-ahead goal during a power play, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken. This win was particularly noteworthy for the Avalanche as it ended a streak of three consecutive losses.

Alongside Lehkonen’s pivotal contribution, Mikko Rantanen showcased his scoring ability by netting two goals for his team. Other notable players who found the net for Colorado included Ivan Ivan, Nikolai Kovalenko, and Chris Wagner, each adding to the Avalanche’s strong performance.

Cale Makar, a standout defenseman, also played a significant role, providing two assists; however, his involvement in the latter part of the game was limited due to what appeared to be an injury sustained during a short stint on the ice. Nevertheless, both Makar and Nathan MacKinnon extended their impressive point streaks to 13 games as the season progresses.

Lehkonen’s return was especially anticipated given that he had been sidelined due to shoulder surgery during the offseason. For the Kraken, their scoring came from Jared McCann, Jaden Schwartz, and Brandon Montour, contributing to the game’s overall excitement.