The Best players in the Avs forward core gave a valiant effort all season, at times dragging this team to victory. Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen led the way, Val Nichushkin and Artturi Lehkonen found their place, but when it came time for the playoffs the second lind had problems. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M1KXCC9kl8
With 5 of 6 goals coming from Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Mikko Rantanen this was the best game of the playoffs for the Avs stars so far. Tack on a shorthanded goal from JT Compher and the Avs take care of business despite some of their shortcomings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8xsgI6wCmc
A game with no logic to it ultimately comes down to the Avs’ stars dominating when they needed to. While Colorado can often make life tougher than it needs to be, if they get the job done it’s hard to complain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aBiZPGym3U
When both Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon are popping it off it’s hard for any team to keep up. The Avs’ depth is quickly becoming apparent when they are actually healthy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX7K4Ht243M
Sidney Crosby remains one of the few NHL Centers that isn’t just an automatic to take Nathan MacKinnon over. A tough night for anyone not named JT Compher leads Colorado to a loss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptJsU70wOIg
The Colorado Avalanche dominate the Montreal Canadiens with former Hab Artturi Lehkonen leading the way, at least until he broke a finger. Byram, MacKinnon, and Rantanen all balled out with plenty more Avs contributing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK63ufdCbCo
The Colorado Avalanche proved they have offense for days but ultimately it’s defense that wins championships. Despite a valiant effort from Nathan MacKinnon and the rest of the Avs forwards spotting the New Jersey Devils six goals was just too much. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0lFACAqoNo
As Colorado continues to push for the top of the central the skill of Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, JT Compher, and Bowen Byram were all on display as they easily dispatched the Winnipeg Jets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW1YQSKeLbk
A SEGABABA and spotting Edmonton three goals was apparently all part of Colorado’s plan on the path to their best comeback of the season. Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, Artturi Lehkonen, and JT Compher all played critical roles in the Avs W. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChFjABd19jU
A fantastic game from the Avs’ depth forwards like Logan O’Connor, JT Compher, Alex Newhook, and Ben Meyers. The Avs are able to hold on to an early lead despite some third period struggles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6zq_y8M1RI
Colorado Snow Bunga dominate Detroit Red Bunga. Much puck go net Snow Bunga have many good play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2WlA68mK7I
The few pieces the Avs have seen return to health have been enough to get them playing winning hockey. Lehkonen’s versatility in the top six led the Avs to finally get some varied scoring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29Y377Iy4pQ
When you have Nathan MacKinnon and he gets depth scoring support the answer to “Can you score away your problems?” is yes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_5Jo-uhpbA
The Avs get their first overseas win in team history as Mikko Rantanen scores a hat trick on home soil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Mc4gn90Vc
The Avs opening day roster is officially set and the bottom six is starting to take shape with the only true rookie looking to be Ben Meyers. Can he succeed in the NHL alongside veterans like Cogliano, Compher, and more? https://youtu.be/WAX0IP2A-OI
With the Avs plying a roster of mostly prospects and minor league players JT Compher proved how big the gap between the NHL and AHL is shining as one of the Avs best forwards in their victory over Vegas. https://youtu.be/Ygj4N-HKAM4
You may be convinced you could hold your breath to the bottom of the Marianas trench after that. The Avs defeat Edmonton for the third straight game to take a vice grip hold on the Western Conference Finals. JT Compher has chosen the right time to get hot. https://youtu.be/YQaZNzUbItE
Alright, before we get started on the game itself, I’ve gotta give some love to the folks here at Rogers Place. This building is amazing. State of the art top to bottom, and absolutely beautiful in every sense of the word. Literally everything you’d want in a hockey rink, I couldn’t be more impressed. Really the whole city of Edmonton,…...
Everyone was expecting superstar power in this series and Game 1 was chock-full. The Avs ultimately got scoring from everywhere in the lineup to take down a win in a 14-goal game where defense and goaltending were more suggestions than anything else. https://youtu.be/qAEOddwn62s
The Avalanche are back in the Western Conference final for the first time in 20 years thanks to their forward depth. The St Louis Blues got to play the sacrifice as the Avs finally slew their Round 2 demons. https://youtu.be/yADuV00FWYs
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