Game Preview: Avalanche have to take Blue Jackets seriously
The Avalanche have been on cruise control to start the season, but they can't afford to take the Blue Jackets lightly.
The Avalanche have been on cruise control to start the season, but they can't afford to take the Blue Jackets lightly.
Valeri Nichushkin (2 goals), Brock Nelson (1 goal), and Gabriel Landeskog (1 assist) look like they're getting in sync.
Linemates Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Nečas have combined for a whopping 16 points in four games this season.
Starting goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood has yet to play for the Avalanche this season due to a lower-body injury.
The Avalanche battled back to take the game to a shootout, but Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger had their number once again.
Backup goaltender Scott Wedgewood's standout performance kept the Avalanche from what might have been a disappointing loss.
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will play in his first regular season game at home since March 5, 2022 (1,312 days).
The Colorado Avalanche will open their regular season on the road in Los Angeles against the Kings in a late-night battle on ESPN.