The Rangers were just a minute away from winning their third straight game, but the Avs tied it with 1:13 left, then won it late in overtime.

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,

Artemi Panarin had two goals, including an empty-netter, as the Rangers (4-0-2) extended their point streak to six games.

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

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.