Colorado Just Set a Franchise Record and the Kraken Got Obliterated 2-0 in the Process
The Colorado Avalanche didn't just beat the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night in Denver. They absolutely dismantled them 2-0 while simultaneously etching their name into franchise history. Scott Wedgewood was a brick wall between the pipes, stopping all 22 shots he faced for his fourth shutout of the season, and the Avalanche locked down a 121-point campaign that now stands as the best regular season point total in franchise history.
Parker Kelly and Nick Blankenburg both lit the lamp for Colorado, with Blankenburg's goal at 17:38 of the second period putting the Avalanche up 1-0 after an earlier tally was wiped out on an offside challenge. Kelly added an insurance marker at 12:19 of the third. Valeri Nichushkin chipped in two assists for Colorado (55-16-11), which finished with 55 victories. That's one fewer win than the 2021-22 team that brought the Stanley Cup to Denver, but this squad's 121 points is the new standard.
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This loss stings for Seattle. Victor Ostman made 33 saves but couldn't stop the bleeding as the Kraken (34-37-11, 79 points) dropped their third straight game. Worse, they finished the regular season with 13 losses in their final 16 games, a brutal skid that defines how rough the back half has been. The team came up short when they needed it most.
What's Next: The Playoffs Are Here
For Colorado, this shutout victory sets the tone heading into postseason play. The Avalanche will face the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, with Game 1 slated for Sunday afternoon in Denver. That matchup hadn't happened since 2002, so there's real history being made. Head coach Jared Bednar, who was back behind the bench after missing a two-game road trip, will have some pieces resting after this one, including Nathan MacKinnon, Devon Toews, and Martin Necas.
For Seattle, the season is done. No wild card, no second chance. It's a tough way to go out, especially after that late-season collapse.
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