Avalanche erase four-goal deficit, defeat Penguins 5-4 in OT off Drouin's game winner
The Avs successfully erased a four-goal deficit for just the third time in franchise history and first since 2007.
The Avs successfully erased a four-goal deficit for just the third time in franchise history and first since 2007.
Casey Mittelstadt was flanked by wingers Mikko Rantanen and Valeri Nichushkin for the final two periods on Friday.
Looking back at an exciting and team-shifting month of trades and results on the ice for the Avs.
The Avs went 4-0-0 on their road trip, ultimately erasing any past road struggles they've had this season.
Lehkonen scored with just one second remaining in OT off a marvelous pass from Nathan MacKinnon to lift the Avs to victory.
Casey Mittelstadt scored his first goal in an Avs uniform while fellow newcomers Sean Walker and Brandon Duhaime recorded assists.
All four new acquisitions made their debut and Valeri Nichushkin also returned to the new-look Avs after missing nearly two months
The Avs added two more forwards, acquiring Duhaime from Minnesota and Trenin from Nashville during Thursday's optional practice.
The Avs traded Byram and Johansen then dominated the Red Wings while also celebrating Helm's career and Compher's Avs tenure.
MacFarland swung big on Wednesday, adding Casey Mittelstadt and Sean Walker while saying bye to a key piece of the 2022 Cup run.
Avalanche traded Bowen Byram to Buffalo and Ryan Johansen to Philadelphia in a package for Sean Walker
The Avs shutout the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0 behind a perfect 36-save performance from Justus Annunen
Justus Annunen made 25 saves against the Chicago Blackhawks, earning his first NHL shutout in Colorado's 5-0 victory.
Colorado improved to 3-0-0 against the Dallas Stars as it inches closer to overtaking them for second in the Central Division.
Valeri Nichushkin returned to practice on Monday for the first time since entering the NHLPA Player Assistance program on Jan. 15.
The Avs fell to 3-5-2 since the All-Star break after letting another strong effort slip away in a 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
The Avalanche blew a third-period lead in Detroit, falling 2-1 in OT to the Red Wings and 13-13-5 overall away from home.
Ryan Johansen had two goals, snapping a 20-game goal-less drought, to help the Avalanche defeat Vancouver 3-1 at Ball Arena.
The Avs defeated the Coyotes 4-3 at Ball Arena in a game that saw two goals waived off after successful coach's challenges.
The Avalanche ended their brutal road trip with a 6-3 loss in Tampa Bay despite leading by a goal early in the third period.
Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists to help the Avalanche end their 0-3-1 skid.
The Avalanche fell to 0-3-1 on the road trip following another loss in Florida. They've won just six of their last 22 road games.
The Avs fell to 0-2-1 since the All-Star break and have failed to score on 12 power-play opportunities in three games.
Colorado erased a two-goal deficit in the third period before giving up the game-winning goal with 2:17 remaining in regulation.
Alexandar Georgiev made 27 saves in his second return to MSG since being traded to Colorado.