Tag: Avalanche
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Avalanche looking for more offense out of second line against Wild
As long as you’re winning other matchups, there’s nothing wrong with a line breaking even throughout the course of a series. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar would prefer a little more, though. “I like to win every matchup, ideally,” Bednar said on Saturday. “But if we’re not winning them all, break-even, we’ll take that. As long…
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Game 1 between Avalanche and Wild set for Sunday evening
The second round for the Colorado Avalanche will get underway Sunday. A number of scenarios were in play on Friday, but the one that mattered the most was in Utah. With the Mammoth losing to the Golden Knights, the NHL confirmed that Game 1 between the Avalanche and Minnesota Wild will take place at 7…
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What to expect when Avalanche meet Minnesota Wild in NHL playoffs
It was pretty much assumed the Avalanche’s second-round opponent would be the Dallas Stars. The Minnesota Wild would like a word — and a series. The Wild beat the Stars 5-2 Thursday night, winning their first-round series against Dallas in six games and setting up a matchup with the Avalanche. While the series schedule was…
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Under-the-radar performances that helped the Avalanche sweep the Kings | NHL Insider
There were no passengers as the Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings. Sure, the offense wasn’t quite where you want it to be from guys like Martin Necas and Brock Nelson. But they were committed defensively and played surprisingly physical, with each registering seven hits over the four games. Expectations are high for those two,…
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Extended playoff break would benefit Avalanche, Josh Manson | Evan’s take
The Avalanche returned to work Wednesday after a couple of days off. Without knowing their next playoffs opponent, they’re stuck in a weird limbo. “Let’s be honest,” coach Jared Bednar said. “They come out after two days off today, we’re going to hit the ice, (and) no one’s really ready to dig in and go…
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Ageless wonder Brent Burns cranks up his play (and physicality) for Avalanche | Evan’s take
After dispatching the Los Angeles Kings in four games, the Colorado Avalanche now get some well-earned rest before the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Everyone could use it, some more than others. “I think it’ll be good for everybody to rest up here for a few days, but especially a 41-year-old,” Gabriel Landeskog…
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Avalanche vs. Kings | 3 takeaways from Colorado’s sweep-clinching win
LOS ANGELES – The Avalanche came equipped with brooms and were able to use them, beating the Kings in Game 4 and moving on to the second round. Here are three takeaways from Colorado’s 5-1 win on Sunday. A power play adjustment Colorado’s power play had been powerless in the first three games of the…
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Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson to miss Game 4 with upper-body injury
LOS ANGELES – The Avalanche will have to make their first lineup change due to injury for Sunday’s Game 4. Josh Manson, who played 79 games for the Avalanche during the regular season and has two assists in three games against the Kings, will miss Game 4 with an upper-body injury. Manson left the bench…
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Avalanche vs. Kings in Game 4 | 3 keys to a potential series-clinching win for Colorado
LOS ANGELES — It’s often said the fourth win is the hardest one in a series. That’s what the Avalanche will look to secure Sunday. Here are three keys to their closing things out against the Los Angeles Kings:
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‘It sucks.’ Avalanche forward Ross Colton steps in and steps up after being surprise scratch in first 2 games
LOS ANGELES — Ross Colton was one of the first guys off the ice after morning skate ahead of Game 3. The first players off the ice are usually in the lineup, which was not the case for Colton in Games 1 and 2. He wasn’t about to spill the beans when asked, though, and…