Tag: Central Division
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Cale Makar and Matt Dumba: Family ties bond Avalanche, Wild defensemen in Central Division rivalry
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Cale Makar and Matt Dumba are opposing defensemen in a Central Division rivalry whose NHL dreams started on the same sheet of backyard ice. Makar, the quick-skilled Avalanche phenom, and Dumba, the instigating Wild enforcer, returned to their roots Monday night at the Xcel Energy Center for Colorado’s first road trip…
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Valeri Nichushkin’s pair of goals in Game 2 has Colorado Avalanche in driver’s seat of Stanley Cup Final
DENVER – The Lightning haven’t been able to get off the tracks when Colorado’s train is coming through. Avalanche right winger Valeri Nichushkin, nicknamed “Choo Choo,” scored his second and third goals of the Stanley Cup Final in Saturday’s 7-0 win over the Lightning at Ball Arena and led Colorado to a 2-0 series lead.…
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Pavel Francouz’s cool, calm performance in goal gives Colorado Avalanche a 2-0 lead over Edmonton Oilers
DENVER – Frankie’s play said “relax.” Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz made his second start of the playoffs in place of the injured Darcy Kuemper, who left Game 1 of the Western Conference finals series vs. Edmonton with an upper-body injury. Francouz saved all 24 shots he faced in Colorado’s 4-0 win Thursday at Ball Arena.…
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Colorado Avalanche aiming to maintain speed, keep Edmonton’s turbo-charged attack in check
DENVER • If the brand of hockey played between the Avalanche and Oilers is closer to that of a video game than the traditional sport, the turbo button is getting worn out in the Western Conference Finals. A day after an 8-6 win over the Oilers in Game 1, Avalanche forward Logan O’Connor said the pace…
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Goaltender Pavel Francouz fills in on short notice, helps Avalanche beat Oilers in Game 1
DENVER – If a couple of shifts weren’t enough for Pavel Francouz to get ready, Connor McDavid’s shot seemed to do the trick. Colorado’s backup goaltender was called upon in the middle of the second period after Darcy Kuemper exited with an upper-body injury. Francouz said a trainer told him to get ready for action…
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Josh Manson gets physical in Colorado Avalanche debut, a 3-0 win over Los Angeles Kings
The day after he was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks – the only NHL team he’d ever played for – new Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson was in penalty kill meetings. Onboarding is expedited when there’s a game the next night. “I think it’ll be an adjustment, just learning how to play within their system…
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League-best Colorado Avalanche keep cleaning up messes
DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche are playing with fire again. Singed, but rarely burned. Games haven’t gotten away from Colorado often this season and especially in 2022, no matter the circumstances. The NHL’s top team picked up its league-best 18th comeback win of the season Tuesday against the New York Islanders. “I’m not keeping track,”…
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Home streak gives way to road success for Colorado Avalanche
Make that wins in seven straight road games for the Avalanche. Saturday’s 5-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres also gave Colorado points in nine straight contests (8-0-1) away from Ball Arena. It’s not the noisy or historic good time of a recent 18-game home win streak. But it’s evidence for coach Jared Bednar. “I think when…
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Nathan MacKinnon returns to lineup, helps Colorado Avalanche torch Dallas Stars
The Colorado Avalanche pulled ahead early and never let the Stars make it a game on Sunday afternoon in Dallas. Nathan MacKinnon quickly made an impact in his return to the lineup, Nazem Kadri reached a new career high in points and goaltender Darcy Kuemper recorded a 23-save shutout in a 4-0 win. MacKinnon played…
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Colorado Avalanche help assistant equipment manager with trip to see Bengals in Super Bowl
DENVER — Colorado Avalanche assistant equipment manager Don White is set to miss Sunday’s noon game in Dallas for a good cause. The Avalanche players chipped in to send the Cincinnati native to watch his beloved Bengals live in Super Bowl LVI. Coach Jared Bednar called White a “lifetime fan” who wears Bengals gear almost…