Tag: New York Rangers
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Nathan MacKinnon dazzles as Avalanche defeat Rangers 3-2 in OT at Madison Square Garden | 5 takeaways
The Avalanche didn’t let a controversial game-tying goal by the New York Rangers slow them down. A highlight-reel goal by Nathan MacKinnon in overtime gave the Avalanche the 3-2 victory over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. It was only Colorado’s second win beyond regulation this season. Here are five takeaways from Colorado’s win Saturday:
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Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin out vs. New York Rangers with lower-body injury
Colorado Avalanche top-six forward Valeri Nichushkin is dealing with a lower-body injury and will not play Thursday night against the New York Rangers, coach Jared Bednar confirmed after morning skate. Nichushkin is considered “day-to-day” for a possible return, Bednar said. The Avs near the postseason with Nichushkin playing a significant role over nine wins in…
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Colorado Avalanche will face Tampa Bay Lightning in Stanley Cup Finals
The Stanley Cup Finals will start Wednesday. The Colorado Avalanche will host back-to-back champion Tampa Bay at 6 p.m. at Ball Arena. The Lightning defeated the New York Rangers on Saturday night in the Eastern Conference finals. Colorado started its Stanley Cup playoff run by sweeping the Nashville Predators, outscoring them 21-9. The Avalanche’s second-round…
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Avalanche notebook: Rantanen fined; Top line, defensive pairing eye bounce-back game
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Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen was fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment in an attempt to draw a penalty, the NHL announced Thursday. The incident in question took place nearly a week prior. Fines are issued on a scale, and this is Rantanen’s second citation of the season. Should that trend continue for Rantanen or any other…