Avalanche fail to generate offense, suffer first loss in 10 games to Montreal
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 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.
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.
Like Nikola Jokic, Nathan MacKinnon is among the best in his professional sport league, but could get overlooked come awards time.
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 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.
The Avalanche have 18 goals in their last three games. Nathan MacKinnon and Logan O'Connor have combined for 12 of them.
Parise provides the Avs with much-needed depth and another top-six option while Nichushkin remains in the NHLPA Assistance Program