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Avalanche Clinch 1,750th Win with Late Toews Goal

3/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 at Crypto.com Arena, marking the Avalanche's 1,750th franchise win.
Devon Toews (Colorado Avalanche) scored the game-winning goal with 4:55 left in the third, assisted by Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche), who added his 41st goal.
The Kings were without several key players due to injuries but tied 2-2 before Toews' late goal.

History

Historical Context

The Colorado Avalanche, originally the Quebec Nordiques, relocated in 1995 and won their first Stanley Cup in 1996, becoming the first NHL team to win a championship in its inaugural season in a new city. The franchise has since achieved over 1,750 wins and won additional titles in 2001 and 2022, solidifying its impact on the NHL landscape.

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Story summary

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 at Crypto.com Arena, marking the Avalanche's 1,750th franchise win.
Devon Toews (Colorado Avalanche) scored the game-winning goal with 4:55 left in the third, assisted by Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche), who added his 41st goal.
The Kings were without several key players due to injuries but tied 2-2 before Toews' late goal.

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