Avalanche defeat Jets 4-3 in overtime thriller

Avs steal Central Division points in OT.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 231 min read

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Colorado Avalanche

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What happened: Colorado Avalanche topped Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday. Nathan MacKinnon scored the game-winner at 2:15 of OT after a wild third period. Alexandar Georgiev made 28 saves for the victory.

Why it matters: The win narrows Avalanche's gap to one point behind Jets for Central lead with four games left. Critical for top seed and home ice in playoffs. Shifts Stanley Cup in Avs' favor amid tight race.

By the numbers: Score: COL 4-3 WPG (OT) Game-winner: Nathan MacKinnon (2:15 OT) Avs record: 48-24-6 (102 pts, 2nd Central) Jets record: 50-22-6 (106 pts, 1st Central) Post-game: Avs Cup tightened

What to watch: Avalanche host Kings Friday; watch for lineup tweaks and Jets response.

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@NHL Apr 23, 5:25 AM ET

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