Devon Toews scored 4:23 into overtime after Artturi Lehkonen tied the game late in regulation, and the Colorado Avalanche began a five-game homestand with a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers.

Toews ended it with a one-timer from the right circle. The goal came after Artturi Lehkonen tied it 2-2 with 1:13 left in the third period, tapping in a rebound at the right post after Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin failed to hold on to a one-timer from Mikko Rantanen during 6-on-5 play.

This was not the kind of loss the Rangers have become accustomed to this season.  Falling just short, 3-2 in overtime, to a strong Avalanche team Tuesday night at Ball Arena, the Rangers felt like they had the game in hand for 58 minutes before Colorado forced overtime with a late score in the third period and ultimately won on a goal from Devon Toews in the extra period.

The Rangers squandered a late lead, ending their two-game winning streak in a 3-2 overtime loss against the Avalanche. Here were our takeaways.

Devon Toews scored with 37 seconds left in overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in Denver on Tuesday night.

Devon Toews scored 4:23 into overtime after Artturi Lehkonen tied the game late in regulation, and the Colorado Avalanche began a five-game homestand with a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.

The Avalanche beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime at Ball Arena on Tuesday. Parker Kelly, Artturi Lehkonen, and Devon Toews scored for Colorado, while Mackenzie Blackwood was outstanding in net,

Less than two minutes away from a third consecutive victory, the New York Rangers couldn’t seal the deal against the