Tag: Avalanche
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Deadline addition Brett Kulak plays hero and sends the Avalanche to conference finals
Chris MacFarland is a finalist for General Manager of the Year. After how Game 5 finished, his resume looks even better. Brett Kulak became Colorado’s 16th goal scorer in the series, taking a Martin Necas pass 3:52 into overtime and one-timing it into the back of the net, giving the Avalanche a 4-3 overtime win…
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Paul Klee: Splish, splash, the Nathan MacKinnon show is swimming into Western Conference finals
Pack your flippers and goggles. Nathan MacKinnon is the Missy Franklin of this Stanley Cup tournament. Who else could lift 18,000 Avalanche faithful off their seats with a goal so impossible it took a half-dozen slow-mo replays to figure out exactly how he pulled it off? No. 29. That’s who. The Avalanche erased a 3-0…
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Avalanche 4, Wild 3, OT | 3 takeaways from Colorado’s crazy Game 5 comeback
It didn’t start well, but it sure ended well for the Colorado Avalanche, who came back from an early 3-0 deficit to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime. Colorado advances to the conference finals. Here are three takeaways from a crazy Game 5. Brutal first period Fans were ready to party on Wednesday night,…
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Ross Colton’s clutch goal propels Avalanche into potential clincher against Minnesota Wild in Game 5
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Ross Colton didn’t hide his feelings in Los Angeles after spending the first two games of round one in the press box. Rather than sulk and feel sorry for himself, he’s found a way to use that energy for good. And on Monday night, he was one of the heroes for…
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Avalanche vs. Wild | 3 keys to Colorado closing out the series at Ball Arena
For the first time since 2008, the Colorado Avalanche will look to close out a playoff series at home Wednesday. The last time they were able to do so also happened to be against the Minnesota Wild. Here are three keys to Colorado finishing this series off in Game 5. Stay disciplined The Avalanche were…
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Mackenzie Blackwood silences doubters with strong performance in Avalanche’s Game 4 win over Wild
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Jared Bednar made a bold move, and big Mackenzie Blackwood backed him up. Blackwood, starting his first game since April 14 in Calgary, stopped 19 shots in Colorado’s massive 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 4 at Grand Casino Arena. The Avalanche grabbed a 3-1 series lead and now…
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Avalanche 5, Wild 2 | 3 takeaways from a massive Game 4 victory for Colorado
ST. PAUL, Minn. — One more to go for the Colorado Avalanche, who held on to take Game 4 in Minnesota by a score of 5-2. Here are three takeaways after the Avalanche took a 3-1 series lead in Game 4 at Grand Casino Arena Monday night: An early momentum shift You’d have a difficult…
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In surprising twist, Avalanche to play Game 4 without Sam Malinski, Artturi Lehkonen
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Avalanche will get Josh Manson and Joel Kiviranta back for Game 4 of their hotly contested series against the Minnesota Wild. Unfortunately for the Avs, they’ll be replacing important players who will miss the pivotal game due to injury. Artturi Lehkonen and Sam Malinski, both of whom took morning skate…
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Avalanche could be making move to goalie Mackenzie Blackwood in Game 4
ST. PAUL, Minn. — For the first time this postseason, the Avalanche look like they will have a different starting goaltender. Mackenzie Blackwood, who relieved Scott Wedgewood in the second period of Game 3, was in Colorado’s so-called starters net at morning skate on Monday, typically a sign he will get the call in Game…
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Avalanche vs. Wild | 3 keys heading into crucial Game 4
ST. PAUL, Minn. — It would have been impossible for the Avalanche to go through an entire postseason run without losing a game. Monday night reveals this roster’s true character as players face adversity and attempt to rebound in a crucial Game 4. Here are three keys to Colorado bouncing back. Get to Jesper Wallstedt…