iturn0image0turn0image1turn0image3turn0image4On January 7, 2023, Cale Makar delivered a thrilling overtime goal to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3–2 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, snapping a five-game losing streak for the defending Stanley Cup champions.
Game Highlights
The Avalanche trailed 2–0 entering the third period, with Edmonton’s Zach Hyman scoring twice. Colorado rallied with goals from Nathan MacKinnon and J.T. Compher to tie the game. In overtime, Makar netted the game-winner at 2:09, assisted by MacKinnon, completing the comeback. citeturn0search12
Key Performers
- Cale Makar: Scored the overtime winner and added an assist, finishing with a plus-3 rating. citeturn0search7
- Nathan MacKinnon: Contributed a goal and an assist, playing a pivotal role in the third-period rally and overtime.
- Alexandar Georgiev: Made 30 saves, including crucial stops in overtime, to secure the win. citeturn0search3
This victory marked the Avalanche’s first meeting with the Oilers since sweeping them in the previous season’s Western Conference Final en route to their Stanley Cup title. citeturn0search12
For a visual recap of the game, you can watch the highlights here:
videoGeorgiev and Makar BOTH play the hero in overtime!turn0search0
