
Avalanche force Game 6 following a 5-3 victory in Dallas
The Avs defeated the Dallas Stars 5-3 on Wednesday to force a Game 6 back in Denver trailing 3-2.
The Avs defeated the Dallas Stars 5-3 on Wednesday to force a Game 6 back in Denver trailing 3-2.
The Avs were informed of Nichushkin's suspension prior to puck drop. They went on to lose 5-1 and are on the brink of elimination.
The Avs trailed 4-0 entering the third period and scored three times before the Stars narrowly held on to tie the series at 1-1.
Aarif Deen breaks down the miraculous Avalanche comeback, capped off with a spectacular OT game-winning goal from Miles Wood.
The Avs overcame a 3-0 deficit and won 4-3 in OT to steal Game 1 from the Dallas Stars.
The Avs won 6-3 in Game 5, eliminating the Jets in five games after losing the series opener.
Valeri Nichushkin had a hat trick to lead the Avalanche to a 5-1 victory and a 3-1 series lead over the Jets.
The Avs won 5-2 Tuesday to even the series 1-1 as it shifts to Denver. Colorado has controlled play in each of the first two games
Alexandar Georgiev's performance in the Avs' Game 1 loss on Sunday was among the worst in recent playoff history.
The Avs carried a 3-0 lead into the third period. They gave up three goals on five shots before falling early in overtime.
Nathan MacKinnon reached the 50-goal plateau in his eighth four-point performance this season.
Justus Annunen replaced Georgiev in the second period and stopped all 22 shots he faced the rest of the way.
Nathan MacKinnon failed to record a point against the New York Rangers on Thursday. He played 27:53 and had five shots on goal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.