In Game 2 against the Avalanche on Friday, Arizona “played a really good hockey game,” according to coach Rick Tocchet. But the Coyotes still lost 3-2 and trail 2-0 in the best-of-seven first-round series at the Western Conference hub in Edmonton. Here’s five takeaways with Saturday’s Game 3 already looming: 1. One shot. The Avs only needed one shot from Andre Burakovsky to … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways from the Avalanche’s Game 2 victory over Arizona
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Avalanche down two forwards, might have to call on one of its “black aces”
Avalanche right winger Joonas Donskoi was “unfit to play” in Game 2 on Friday, and left winger Vladislav Namestnikov skated off in the first period with an apparent upper-body injury after colliding with teammate Nathan MacKinnon. Following Colorado’s 3-2 win at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Avs coach Jared Bednar said both Donskoi and Namestnikov are “day-to-day.” In the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Avalanche down two forwards, might have to call on one of its “black aces”
Despite Game 2 win, the Avalanche knows it needs to take its game to another level
It takes a village, right? While there are plenty of playoff heroics from the superstars who end up in the Hall of Fame, no team works their way through the gauntlet that is the Stanley Cup Playoffs without contributions from players further down in the lineup. Today was a perfect example of that as the Avalanche took a 2-0 series [...] The post Despite Game 2 win, the … [Read more...] about Despite Game 2 win, the Avalanche knows it needs to take its game to another level
DNVR Three Standouts: The Quick and the Dead
The Top Three Avs from their hard fought game two win over the Arizona Coyotes. The post DNVR Three Standouts: The Quick and the Dead appeared first on DNVR. … [Read more...] about DNVR Three Standouts: The Quick and the Dead
Avs/Coyotes Game 2 Grades: Finding ways to win
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare – C+ Overall, that line did really well in terms of possession, but definitely had some sloppy moments, like the rest of the team. Bellemare had a late icing that nearly hurt the team, but for the most part, the fourth line did what they need to do in keeping the other team out of the Avs end. [...] The post Avs/Coyotes Game 2 Grades: Finding ways to … [Read more...] about Avs/Coyotes Game 2 Grades: Finding ways to win
Avalanche Review Round 1, Game 2: Avs 3, Coyotes 2, Bounce Benefits
If you can keep a game tied late you always have a chance to win, this time the Avs got the bounce. Plus, having Nathan MacKinnon doesn’t hurt. The post Avalanche Review Round 1, Game 2: Avs 3, Coyotes 2, Bounce Benefits appeared first on DNVR. … [Read more...] about Avalanche Review Round 1, Game 2: Avs 3, Coyotes 2, Bounce Benefits
Avalanche take 2-0 series lead, but Coyotes tested Avs in Game 2
A night-and-day difference from Game 1, except Colorado won again. … [Read more...] about Avalanche take 2-0 series lead, but Coyotes tested Avs in Game 2
Colorado Avalanche sneak by the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 in Game 2
Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports Andre Burakovsky the hero as the Avalanche held on for a last minute finish Following their 3-0 win in game one the Colorado Avalanche were looking to keep momentum going against the Arizona Coyotes in game two to begin a matinee back-to-back. The Avalanche had to fight through a lot more push back from Arizona in this contest but yet stayed … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche sneak by the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 in Game 2
Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Looking to continue the dominance in Game 2
Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images Avalanche look to keep the domination going against the Coyotes The Avalanche: (42-20-8) / (3-0-1)The Opponent: Arizona Coyotes (33-29-8) / (3-2-0)Puck drop: 12:00 p.m. MTWatch: NHLN, SN360, TVAS, ALT, FS-AListen: Altitude 92.5, AM 950 For the first 45 minutes of Game 1 Wednesday afternoon, it looked as though the Colorado Avalanche might … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Looking to continue the dominance in Game 2