Joel Kiviranta and Nathan MacKinnon each scored in the second period to put Colorado ahead, and the Avalanche held on to beat the Seattle Kraken 3—2.

The Avalanche beat to the Kraken 3-2 on Tuesday to win their third-consecutive game. Joel Kiviranta registered two goals, Cale Makar posted two assists, and Justus Annunen made 25 saves. Kiviranta opened the scoring with his second goal of the season with a wrist shot from the high slot at 18:32 of the first period.

The Colorado Avalanche have suddenly put together a winning streak, topping the Seattle Kraken for their third straight victory.

Joel Kiviranta scored twice and Justus Annunen made 25 saves as the Avalanche end the Kraken's three-game win streak Tuesday night in Seattle.

Joel Kiviranta scored twice and Cale Makar had two assists as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the host Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Tuesday.

Jared McCann scored his 100th goal as a Seattle Kraken to tie the game. He is the first Seattle skater to reach this milestone. McCann has scored three times in the past four games and has 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) in 17 career games against the Avalanche.

It did not take long for the Seattle Kraken to recognize Jared McCann as a core member of the team. McCann joined the Kraken during the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft and quickly established himself as one of their best players.

After an 0-4-0 start, it would seem the Colorado Avalanche are back on track. The Avalanche will look to post a third consecutive victory Tuesday when they travel to Seattle to face the Kraken.