Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Annunen posted a .500% save percentage against the Caps. Justus Annunen was on a heater at the end of October, posting four straight wins and giving up only a couple goals he might want back in the process. Then Alexandar Georgiev got a start, Kaapo Kahkonen got a look, and Annunen cooled right off. Last night he bottomed all the way out, … [Read more...] about Saturday Stats: Justus Blues(tus)
Preview: Fortified Avalanche Welcome Capitals Tonight
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Val Nichushkin, and Jonathan Drouin, and Miles Wood, oh my! One final game at home commences tonight before the Colorado Avalanche embark on a road-heavy schedule for the rest of the calendar year. This contest will be the 12th game at Ball Arena thus far in the 2024-25 season and the Avalanche have used home ice to their … [Read more...] about Preview: Fortified Avalanche Welcome Capitals Tonight
Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings (8:00 p.m. MT)
Photo by Tyler Schank/Getty Images After a Samuel Girard overtime win, the Avalanche take on an old rival. After the Colorado Avalanche had a dramatic 3–2 overtime win over the Nashville Predators on Monday night, they look to take on the Los Angeles Kings. This will be the first three meetings between the old rivals, two in Denver, and one in LA. The Kings have been … [Read more...] about Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings (8:00 p.m. MT)
Recap: Rantanen records ninth career hat trick, Avs defeat Kings 4-2
Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Mikko Rantanen had a game for the record books and the Avalanche have now won three games in a row. It’s Mikko time! Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to notch his ninth career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 for their third consecutive victory. Rantanen’s goal at 10:01, his second of the … [Read more...] about Recap: Rantanen records ninth career hat trick, Avs defeat Kings 4-2
Analyzing the Avalanche rookies early into the season
Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images Who will stick when regulars make their return? The youth movement for the Colorado Avalanche has been strong. Full of new guys with fresh looks and potential, most have made some impact. While it has been fun to watch, the likes of Jonathan Drouin, Miles Wood, and Valeri Nichushkin are coming back as soon as Friday. Their … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Avalanche rookies early into the season