Blackhawks' record streak ends in 6-2 loss

Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene, center, celebrates after scoring a goal with defenseman Shane O'Brien, left, and right wing PA Parenteau against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver, Friday, March 8, 2013. / AP Photo/David Zalubowski

DENVER The Chicago Blackhawks' record for the best start in NHL history is over at 24 games after a 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.

Playing their third game in four nights, the Blackhawks finally were beaten in regulation after going 21-0-3. They went through the first half of the lockout-shortened schedule earning a point in every game.

Their string of 30 games without a regulation loss dating back to last season also was snapped.

Matt Duchene had a goal and three assists for Colorado, which lost at Chicago on Wednesday night.