For the first time this season, the Colorado Avalanche have dropped their second regulation loss in a row, finishing out their three-game road trip with a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Avs look more revitalized than they did during their loss against the Florida Panthers, but they still get burned on a late-period power play for the Lightning. A pass off the … [Read more...] about INSTANT REACTION: Avs drop second regulation loss in a row for the first time this season in 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay Lightning
Nuggets Notes: Depth, Jokic, Braun, Gordon, Murray, Holmes
With Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon back in action on Sunday in Brooklyn following extended injury absences, the Nuggets submitted a disappointing effort that head coach David Adelman referred to as “embarrassing” and “unprofessional,” resulting in a 12-point loss to the Nets. A day later, all five of Denver’s regular starters were inactive on Monday in Philadelphia for the … [Read more...] about Nuggets Notes: Depth, Jokic, Braun, Gordon, Murray, Holmes
Rockies Interested In Veteran Rotation Additions
The Rockies are looking for a few veterans to eat innings in their rotation, general manager Josh Byrnes tells Thomas Harding of MLB.com. “We’ve played out scenarios where we would attempt to bring in two guys who can stabilize that area — who can not only pitch well but know how to give us some bulk innings, which any team needs,” Byrnes said. “That’s probably how we’re trying … [Read more...] about Rockies Interested In Veteran Rotation Additions
Projected Lineups for Avalanche vs Lightning – 01/06/26
The Colorado Avalanche take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and other. AVALANCHE (31-3-7) at LIGHTNING (25-13-3) 7 p.m. ET;… … [Read more...] about Projected Lineups for Avalanche vs Lightning – 01/06/26
NHL Predictions: January 6th Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Colorado Avalanche
Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Tampa Bay Lightning taking on the Colorado Avalanche in Tampa, FL. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: January 6th Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Colorado Avalanche