Avalanche Can't Hold Lead, Lose To Jets 3-2
Colorado was without its captain Gabriel Landeskog, who began serving a three-game suspension for his cross-check on Anaheim Ducks Simon Despres on Wednesday.
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Colorado was without its captain Gabriel Landeskog, who began serving a three-game suspension for his cross-check on Anaheim Ducks Simon Despres on Wednesday.
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog was suspended Thursday for three games by the NHL for a cross-check on an Anaheim defenseman.
Semyon Varlamov had 37 saves for his second shutout of the season and 20th of his career, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the red-hot Anaheim Ducks 3-0 on Thursday night.
Semyon Varlamov returned to the net to make 37 saves, Matt Duchene and Mikhail Grigorenko each had a goal and an assist, and the Avalanche beat the Coyotes 3-1 Monday night.
James Neal and Mike Fisher scored in the third period, and the surging Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Saturday.
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Thursday night to spoil Jaromir Jagr's record-setting night.
It was the Wild who took a big step toward the playoffs Tuesday, beating the Avalanche 6-3 with a trio of third period goals.
Colorado added a bit more speed to the lineup at the NHL's trade deadline as they seek to secure a postseason spot. One day after acquiring forward Mikkel Boedker, the Avs look to strengthen their hold on the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic was busy attempting to improve Colorado's bid to make the playoffs, while a majority of his NHL counterparts stood pat as the league's trade deadline hit Monday afternoon.
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in the NHL Stadium Series on Saturday night.
Goaltender Calvin Pickard had 30 saves through overtime and stopped both shots he faced in the shootout, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Fans of Cody McLeod and the Colorado Avalanche have reason to be excited about the Avalanche's playoff chances.
Ryan Miller turned away six quality scoring chances in the first period, including an extended right pad save on center Carl Soderberg late in a Colorado power play.
The Avs, who came into the game with a two-point lead for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference, increased it to four by shutting down the Oilers in a 3-2 victory at Rexall Place.
Jarome Iginla was denied a hat trick, but the Colorado Avalanche right winger was happy to settle for an important win in a tight playoff race.
