Following Georgiev's Game 1 blunder, it's time for the Avs to turn to Annunen
Alexandar Georgiev's performance in the Avs' Game 1 loss on Sunday was among the worst in recent playoff history.
Alexandar Georgiev's performance in the Avs' Game 1 loss on Sunday was among the worst in recent playoff history.
Starting a series on the road for the first time since 2019, the Avas will be without forward Jonathan Drouin for the first round.
The Avs carried a 3-0 lead into the third period. They gave up three goals on five shots before falling early in overtime.
Georgiev? Annunen? It doesn't matter if the rest of the team plays the way it has in recent weeks.
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 were held to just 15 shots in the final two periods after trailing 2-1 through 20 minutes of play on Tuesday.
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.
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.
The Avs shutout the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0 behind a perfect 36-save performance from Justus Annunen
Colorado improved to 3-0-0 against the Dallas Stars as it inches closer to overtaking them for second in the Central Division.
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.
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.
Alexandar Georgiev made 27 saves in his second return to MSG since being traded to Colorado.
The Avalanche have 18 goals in their last three games. Nathan MacKinnon and Logan O'Connor have combined for 12 of them.