Tag: Western Conference
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3 takeaways from Denver Nuggets’ loss to New York Knicks
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The Nuggets’ 116-110 loss to the Knicks on Saturday in New York City didn’t feel like the previous four defeats. For one, the Knicks are a playoff team playing at home. Additionally, Denver’s effort was up to a level that gave them a chance to win away from home. After the first quarter, the Nuggets…
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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 goalie Darcy Kuemper out for Game 2 of Western Conference finals
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER – Goaltender Darcy Kuemper is out for Game 2 against Edmonton, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar announced at morning skate Thursday. Kuemper exited Colorado’s Game 1 win in the second period with an undisclosed upper-body injury. Pavel Francouz, who will start in Game 2, replaced…
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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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Darcy Kuemper, Colorado Avalanche blank Calgary Flames in first game without Gabriel Landeskog
DENVER — Through the first two months of 2022, the Colorado Avalanche were uncommonly healthy and wildly successful. Adversity rolled in again this week. Coach Jared Bednar said captain Gabriel Landeskog would have knee surgery Monday and the team hopes to have him back sometime in the final 22 regular-season games. From March 3-13, the…
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Road-heavy month ahead for Colorado Avalanche
DENVER – If it’s postseason simulation they want, there should be chances ahead. Twelve of the next 17 Colorado Avalanche games are away from the friendly confines of Ball Arena and roughly half are against teams in or just outside a playoff spot. “Early on in the season, (there) could be some lopsided victories and…
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Nicolas Mezquida returns to Colorado Rapids on new contract
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Rapids’ midfield depth got a little deeper Friday. The club announced Nicolas Mezquida would return for the quickly approaching season on a one-year contract that fills a supplemental roster spot. The contract includes a team option for the 2023 season, according to the…
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Colorado Rapids’ season spoiled by Larrys Mabiala’s late goal for Portland Timbers
COMMERCE CITY – Major League Soccer’s first Thanksgiving game produced a result that was tough to swallow for the Colorado Rapids. “Football, sometimes, can be cruel,” Rapids captain Jack Price said after a 1-0 loss to the Portland Timbers ended the Rapids season Thursday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. “Today, it’s shown that.” After producing…