Tag: Devon Toews
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A matter of millimeters: Colorado Avalanche push past New York Islanders, win Jack Johnson’s 1000th game
DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche – the NHL team that probably needs it least – got some help in their latest third-period comeback. With the score tied, the Avalanche got lucky on several fronts. A New York Islanders goal was signaled on the ice, the light came on and something angrier than a cheer went…
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Third-period scoring spurt sends visiting Colorado Avalanche past Vegas Golden Knights
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A pair of third-period goals 26 seconds apart gave the Avalanche their first lead of the game Saturday in Vegas. Colorado made the 3-2 advantage stretch for its second win in Vegas in 10 days – both of which came on the second night of a back-to-back. J.T. Compher first redirected in a shot by…
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Colorado Avalanche drop six unanswered goals on Winnipeg Jets, including Landeskog hat trick
DENVER – The Avalanche spotted the Jets a 3-0 lead Friday. Generous, but not enough. Gabriel Landeskog had his second hat trick against Winnipeg this season and Andre Burakovsky’s goal to end a 17-game drought was the go-ahead tally in Colorado’s 6-3 victory at Ball Arena. “It feels good to finally get one in the…
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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…
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It takes OT for Colorado Avalanche to finish off Montreal Canadiens in 15th straight home win
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DENVER – The NHL’s last-place team took one of its best to overtime Saturday. There Gabriel Landeskog sealed the 3-2 win for the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Valeri Nichushkin retrieved a Landeskog rebound and waited for the captain to reset, sending a pass over for him to tap in. Nichushkin made his return against…
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Alex Newhook recalled, Nathan MacKinnon misses practice as Avalanche prepare to host Canucks
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The Colorado Avalanche swapped out young players this week, giving each a chance to readjust. A day after Sampo Ranta (no points, -4 through 10 games) was reassigned to the Colorado Eagles of the AHL, Alex Newhook was recalled from Loveland after going on another scoring tear in the minors. “I think I did my…
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No longer in ‘limbo,’ Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jack Johnson prepares for season
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Any time Jack Johnson and Erik Johnson are manning the blue line together, the latter will likely see a small change to his well-established jersey – the letter ‘E’ to differentiate. Erik Johnson said he’s known Jack Johnson, a fellow American defenseman, since Erik was about 16. Since then Erik has enjoyed some stability as…
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PTO gives way to contract for defenseman Jack Johnson, who signs with Colorado Avalanche
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DENVER — Jack Johnson has earned his way onto the Colorado Avalanche, who added to its defensive depth. Johnson, who entered training camp on a professional tryout, signed a one-year contract for the upcoming season. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Sunday morning that the deal was worth $750,000. It’s a long way from his $4,357,143 cap…
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Avalanche notebook: Training camp opens with few nicks and bruises, Cale Makar in no-contact jersey
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It was a day of dings at Family Sports Center, off bodies instead of the preferable posts. Nathan MacKinnon took a puck to the face early Thursday and needed stitches. He returned sporting a gash beneath his lower lip. “Tough way to start camp, but it’s all good,” MacKinnon said, joking that the goaltender responsible…