Former Canadiens Forward Kicks Off Playoffs With Strong Game

With this game being a low-scoring one, there is no question that Lehkonen’s goal ended up being an incredibly important one. It was just the latest strong game from the former Canadiens forward this year, as he had another good season for the Avalanche in 2025-26. In 70 games this season with the Central Division club, he had 21 goals, 287 assists, 48 points, and a plus-32 rating.