Avalanche Swap Backups with Predators: Avs trade Annunen for Wedgewood
The Avalanche made a startling trade on Saturday morning as they swapped backup goaltenders with the Nashville Predators.
The Avalanche made a startling trade on Saturday morning as they swapped backup goaltenders with the Nashville Predators.
In the first of a series of Colorado Avalanche mailbags, Aarif Deen answers all goaltending-related questions.
After struggling with a heavy workload last year, the Colorado Avalanche should reduce Alexandar Georgiev's play next season.
The Colorado Avalanche went away from a franchise norm and drafted three goaltenders, hoping to find a franchise player in net.
The NHL confirmed the tournament on Saturday, which will take place from Feb. 12-20 in place of the NHL All-Star Game next season.
Georgiev is under contract for another year and the Avs, who have little cap space to work with, have other pressing needs.
Alexandar Georgiev's performance in the Avs' Game 1 loss on Sunday was among the worst in recent playoff history.
Georgiev? Annunen? It doesn't matter if the rest of the team plays the way it has in recent weeks.
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists, becoming just the sixth player to reach 130 points in the last 30 years.
The Avs dominated aspects of Monday's loss but only got one past Tarasov in Columbus.
Justus Annunen replaced Georgiev in the second period and stopped all 22 shots he faced the rest of the way.
The Avs were held to just 15 shots in the final two periods after trailing 2-1 through 20 minutes of play on Tuesday.
The Avs went 4-0-0 on their road trip, ultimately erasing any past road struggles they've had this season.
After many misfires, the Colorado Avalanche may have drafted a goalie that could become the standout they need in the pipes.
Casey Mittelstadt scored his first goal in an Avs uniform while fellow newcomers Sean Walker and Brandon Duhaime recorded assists.
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.
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.
Colorado erased a two-goal deficit in the third period before giving up the game-winning goal with 2:17 remaining in regulation.
The Avalanche scored five goals in a span of 18:58 to erase a two-goal deficit and defeat the Senators 7-4 on the road.
The Avalanche fell 4-3 to the Habs after giving up the eventual game-winning goal with just 4:10 remaining in regulation.
Alexandar Georgiev was finally given the day off on Saturday but had to enter the game midway through the second period in relief.
The Avalanche added goalie Ivan Prosvetov from waivers on Monday ahead of the roster deadline.
Fredrik Olofsson seems to have the inside track for the 4C role after a strong performance in Sunday's 4-3 OT victory.