The Colorado Avalanche secured a thrilling 6-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken at the Climate Pledge Arena, taking a 2-1 series lead and etching their name in history as the first team to claim a playoff win at the Kraken's home arena.
Despite the absence of a key player, the Avalanche exhibited remarkable resilience and determination, rising to the occasion and overcoming the Kraken's challenge with admirable grit. Notably, forward Valerie Nichushkin was missing from the Colorado lineup, with reports circulating that he had left the team hotel in the company of security in the middle of the night.