Late-Game Heroics: The excitement of the Montreal Canadiens' thrilling 4-3 comeback victory against the Colorado Avalanche, sealed by Joel Armia's game-winning goal with just four minutes left in the third period.

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Armia's Precision: Joel Armia showcased his skill, seizing a prime opportunity and scoring his seventh goal of the season with a deft backhand shot past Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev.

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Dynamic Duo: Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki led Montreal's offensive charge, each contributing two points to secure the victory. Caufield's 13th goal and Suzuki's crucial assists played pivotal roles in the comeback.

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Defensive Brilliance: Cale Makar, the standout defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche, played a key role with two goals and two assists, showcasing his offensive prowess from the blue line.

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Special Teams Impact: The Canadiens capitalized on power plays, with goals from Caufield and Slafkovsky. The effective special teams play proved crucial in turning the tide of the game.

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Harvey-Pinard's First: Rafaël Harvey-Pinard added his first goal of the season, tying the game in the second period and contributing to the Canadiens' resilience against the Avalanche.

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Drouin's Return: Jonathan Drouin's return to Montreal was marked by applause and a video tribute. His assist on Ross Colton's power-play goal added to the emotional moments of the game.

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Colton and Toews Contributions: Ross Colton and Devon Toews found the back of the net against Canadiens' goaltender Jake Allen, showcasing their offensive prowess and contributing to the team's success.

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Second-Period Shift: Despite facing a dominant Avalanche in the second period, the Canadiens held their ground, and Harvey-Pinard's goal signaled a shift in momentum, setting the stage for the comeback.

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Confidence Boost: As the Canadiens embark on a three-game road trip, the comeback victory against the Avalanche serves as a significant confidence boost, showing the team's resilience and ability to secure crucial wins.

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