GLENDALE, Ariz. — Playing facing fans for the first time in almost a year, the Avalanche collected two wins and a maximum four points at consecutive-night games at Gila River Arena. Colorado finished the sweep Saturday with a 6-2 triumph against the Arizona Coyotes, who led in the 2 games which comprised limited fans but
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Avalanche forward J.T. Compher skates to an opposing goaltender’s crease on a mission to create havoc on the forecheck, and even if it’s ugly, to put in the puck. “That’s how you score goals,” Compher said. “Getting to the net.” Colorado’s third-line center is more than just talk. Remember Saturday? In the Avs’ 4-3 overtime
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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Darcy Kuemper stopped 33 shots in his first shutout of the year, Phil Kessel needed a goal and an assist and Conor Garland believed his team-high seventh goal since the Arizona Coyotes defeat the Colorado Avalanche 3-0 Saturday night. Christian Dvorak also scored for Arizona, which dealt Colorado its fourth consecutive loss.
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LAS VEGAS — Tabbed as a Nevada Day day showdown between the best of the West, the seeing Avalanche on Friday produced an encore street performance from its big win last weekend in Tampa Bay. The Lightning is the pick to win the Eastern Conference, and Several think the Vegas Golden Knights are the best
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Avalanche all-star Mikko Rantanen was evaluated Tuesday but there was no update given on the seriousness of the lower-body injury sustained in the match at St. Louis Monday night. The team is expected to supply more info on Wednesday. Related Articles Avs podcast: Mikko Rantanen’s leg injury, Altitude TV dispute and much more Avalanche star
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Fourth-year Avalanche trainer Jared Bednar no more admits his starting goaltender the afternoon before a match, but on Friday he stated there is a “excellent possibility” Pavel Francouz is likely to make his first career NHL start Saturday when Colorado sponsor the Arizona Coyotes to finish a four-game homestand. Clear-cut No. 1 goalie Philipp Grubauer
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According to how Tyson Barrie is playing of late, adding like-minded defenseman Cale Makar to the Avalanche lineup isn’t a priority. Given Barrie’s giant offensive contributions in the past six games, the Avs can manage to wait patiently for Makar — the Hockey East player of the year and the favorite to collect the Hobey
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Coloradoan Brad Watson called it a career Saturday, concluding a 23-year stint as an NHL referee before family and friends at the Pepsi Center. I feel fortunate to have been among those friends. A scratch golfer, good hockey player, and terrific story-teller, Watson hand-picked his 1,393rd and last NHL game — choosing his adopted hometown
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Adhering to the Avalanche’s 7-3 win over the Kings on Wednesday night in Los Angeles, Colorado completes Its Own road trip with a showdown against the Coyotes on Friday night. Here are just five story lines to watch heading to the game in Arizona. Offense Founded in L.A. Colorado (11-6-4, 3rd in Central) posted a season-high
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