The Opponent: Columbus Blue Jackets (3-8-0)
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After a week exploring Finland, meeting fans, and trying some interesting food, the Colorado Avalanche recovered from a disappointing loss to the Islanders by storming to a 6-3 victory in their first of two back-to-back games in Tampere. It wasn’t without difficulty; the game was littered with penalties that felt unnecessary at times, but a strong performance from Mikko Rantanen in particular sealed their victory.
Cale Makar finally got a much-deserved first goal of the season, and his relief was clear.