Artturi Lehkonen scored twice as the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche staved off playoff elimination with a 4-1 victory against the host Seattle Kraken in Game 6 on Friday night.
Mikko Rantanen added a goal and an assist as the Avalanche tied the best-of-seven, first-round Western Conference series at three wins apiece. Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday night in Denver.
The Avalanche dominated the second period, outshooting Seattle 14-4 and scoring twice to take the lead. Lehkonen made it 3-1 at 16:57 of the middle period, redirecting Toews' shot from the top of the right faceoff circle into the net. Makar, the reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP, also got an assist.
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