Avalanche's Largest Comeback Led by Forsberg's 6-Point Night

Colorado's top sports moments include Avalanche's historic rally against Panthers in 1999

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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In a game on March 3, 1999, the Colorado Avalanche overcame a 5-0 deficit to defeat the Florida Panthers 7-5, led by a six-point performance from star center Peter Forsberg. Forsberg scored three goals and added three assists, tying the Avalanche single-game record for points in a game.

Why it matters

This comeback victory stands as one of the most memorable moments in Avalanche history, showcasing the team's resilience and the brilliance of one of the franchise's all-time great players in Forsberg. The game is ranked as the 108th greatest sports moment in Colorado history by the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.

The details

With the Panthers leading 5-0 late in the second period, Forsberg got the Avalanche on the board at the 18:11 mark. Colorado then exploded for six unanswered goals in the third period, with Forsberg scoring the third and final goals to complete his hat trick. The six-point performance tied the Avalanche single-game record set by Joe Sakic in 1996.

  • The game took place on March 3, 1999.
  • Forsberg scored his first goal at the 18:11 mark of the second period.
  • The Avalanche scored six unanswered goals in the third period to complete the comeback.

The players

Peter Forsberg

A Hall of Fame center who played for the Colorado Avalanche from 1995 to 2004, known for his elite playmaking ability and two-way game.

Joe Sakic

A legendary Avalanche center who held the franchise record for most points in a single game with six, until Forsberg tied the mark in this game.

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What they’re saying

“No. 108 March 3, 1999 Peter Forsberg led the largest comeback in Avalanche history, scoring three goals with three assists for six points in Colorado's 7-5 win in Miami.”

— Dave Plati, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian (The Denver Gazette)

The takeaway

This game showcases the Avalanche's resilience and the brilliance of one of the franchise's all-time greats in Peter Forsberg, who led the largest comeback in team history with a six-point performance that tied the single-game franchise record.