Avalanche try to ignore being favored in final vs. Lightning
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche try to ignore being favored in final vs. Lightning

Associated Press  

Expectations for the Colorado Avalanche have not diminished since the start of the playoffs. “At this point of the year, it’s not very hard to get up for the games,” winger Mikko Rantanen said. “It’s the finals, so it doesn’t matter if it would be a 40-day break — I think everybody will be mentally ready to play.” Rantanen added the layoff is not an excuse and that “it’s every individual’s responsibility to be ready.” Bednar is chiefly responsible for setting the practice schedule and putting players in the best position to win. I like the focus of our group, I like the work of our group.” The Avs are without injured forwards Nazem Kadri and Andrew Cogliano, who Bednar on Sunday wouldn’t rule out. “We showed it for previous years and this whole season and especially in the playoffs here that we have what it takes to win, and we’re just going to bring it out in this series, too.” ___ AP Sports Writers Arnie Stapleton in Denver and Fred Goodall in Tampa, Florida, contributed.

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Makar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks
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Makar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Nathan MacKinnon had an empty-net goal and two assists, Valeri Nichushkin also scored and the Avalanche picked up where they left off after scoring …

Avalanche face hard decisions with Landeskog, Nichushkin in offseason after 2nd round loss to Dallas
7 months ago

Avalanche face hard decisions with Landeskog, Nichushkin in offseason after 2nd round loss to Dallas

Associated Press  

DENVER — The biggest factor in the direction of the Colorado Avalanche’s offseason plans may just hinge on trust. You’re hoping for answers and clarity so then you can build your team around that.” Landeskog hasn’t played since helping the Avalanche to the 2022 Stanley Cup title. Nichushkin, the team’s top goal scorer during the playoff run, may be hard …

High-scoring Avalanche await winner of Stars-Golden Knights in next round after dispatching Jets
7 months, 3 weeks ago

High-scoring Avalanche await winner of Stars-Golden Knights in next round after dispatching Jets

Associated Press  

DENVER — The high-scoring, fast-flying Colorado Avalanche are so much more than the Nathan MacKinnon Show. It’s the sort of top-to-bottom depth that has MacKinnon, a Hart Trophy candidate, recalling 2022, when the Avalanche won the third Stanley Cup championship in franchise history. “Everyone in that room is going to give everything they have and that’s the standard,” said MacKinnon, …

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog won’t play in playoffs
1 year, 8 months ago

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog won’t play in playoffs

Associated Press  

DENVER — Gabriel Landeskog just couldn’t get his surgically repaired right knee ready for another playoff run. “We’ve given it our best shot,” said Landeskog, who missed the entire regular season following surgery in October. “It hasn’t worked out.” Landeskog’s injury stems back to the 2020 bubble season when he was sliced by a skate in a playoff game against …

Avs navigate injury-marred season, gear up for title defense
1 year, 8 months ago

Avs navigate injury-marred season, gear up for title defense

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon punctuated his recent overtime goal by throwing a right jab into the air as he glided along the ice. “We’re facing our share of adversity but the guys that are healthy and able to play are digging in and playing hard as a team,” coach Jared Bednar said. “That’s all you can ask for.” This season …

Six Avalanche observations: Artturi Lehkonen’s injury, Alex Galchenyuk’s start, more
2 years ago

Six Avalanche observations: Artturi Lehkonen’s injury, Alex Galchenyuk’s start, more

New York Times  

Colorado’s top three players — Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen — have been healthy the entire season. Here’s the current injury list after Artturi Lehkonen left Saturday’s game with an upper-body injury: Gabriel Landeskog — Out 12 weeks as of mid-October, so likely looking at an early 2023 return Valeri Nichushkin — Coach Jared Bednar said ahead of …

Elliott: Thrilling Stanley Cup Final captured essence of season
2 years, 5 months ago

Elliott: Thrilling Stanley Cup Final captured essence of season

LA Times  

Colorado defenseman Jack Johnson lifts the Stanley Cup after the Avalanche’s win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Sunday. He had just watched the Colorado Avalanche hug, roll around on the ice and raise their arms in triumph after a 2-1 victory that wrapped up the Stanley Cup Final in six games …

Avalanche’s Burakovsky a “possibility” to return for Game 6
2 years, 5 months ago

Avalanche’s Burakovsky a “possibility” to return for Game 6

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The status of a couple of key players remains uncertain for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Colorado coach Jared Bednar says there’s a chance Game 1 overtime hero Andre Burakovsky could return Sunday night following a three-game absence from the best-of-seven series. “I think he’s a possibility for us, he’s traveling with us,” Bednar added, …

Lightning win Game 5, deny Avs chance to take Stanley Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

Lightning win Game 5, deny Avs chance to take Stanley Cup

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Stanley Cup was in the building and just waiting to be paraded around the ice. The resilient Tampa Bay Lightning spoiled Colorado’s party to stay in the hunt for a third straight Stanley Cup title, beating the Avalanche 3-2 on Friday night in Game 5. “That’s what good teams do — you find a way,” Lightning forward …

Lightning look to even Stanley Cup Final against Avalanche
2 years, 6 months ago

Lightning look to even Stanley Cup Final against Avalanche

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — So much for the notion that the Tampa Bay Lightning might be running out of gas against the speedy Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final. If you manage the puck, it all takes off from there.” Game 4 is Wednesday night at Amalie Arena, with Colorado looking to move within one victory of its first Stanley …

Analysis: Stanley Cup Final hinges on goaltending contrast
2 years, 6 months ago

Analysis: Stanley Cup Final hinges on goaltending contrast

Associated Press  

Backup goaltender Brian Elliott didn’t flinch while sitting on the bench, perhaps because he knew what was going through coach Jon Cooper’s head. As the Tampa Bay Lightning were getting drubbed 7-0 by the Colorado Avalanche in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, there was never any serious consideration about pulling reigning playoff MVP Andrei Vasilevskiy. “Listen, this is …

Lightning may be running out of gas vs fresher Avalanche
2 years, 6 months ago

Lightning may be running out of gas vs fresher Avalanche

Associated Press  

DENVER — It’s no secret Tampa Bay has played more hockey over the past two years than any other team in the NHL. “The shot blocking, the groins, the hips, the cuts, the bruises, playing every second night: That’s the toll,” coach Jon Cooper said Sunday. It’s not what happened last year.” What happened last year was the Lightning became …

Speedy Colorado Avalanche zoom to 2-0 series lead over Bolts
2 years, 6 months ago

Speedy Colorado Avalanche zoom to 2-0 series lead over Bolts

Associated Press  

DENVER — Marinate on this for a quick moment: Colorado has 11 goals in the Stanley Cup Final so far, and not one from star forward Nathan MacKinnon. “It’s no secret they’re a very fast team.” Colorado has scored at least seven goals four times in this playoff run, the latest a 7-0 rout in Game 2. “It’s important.. Our …

Avalanche rout Lightning 7-0 to take 2-0 lead in Cup Final
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche rout Lightning 7-0 to take 2-0 lead in Cup Final

Associated Press  

DENVER — Cale Makar barely broke a smile after scoring his second goal and Colorado’s seventh of the night. Looking like by far the better team, the Avalanche overwhelmed the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-0 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Coach Jared Bednar called it “as …

Lightning-Avalanche Stanley Cup Final chess match underway
2 years, 6 months ago

Lightning-Avalanche Stanley Cup Final chess match underway

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jon Cooper told his Tampa Bay Lightning players in the locker room following their Game 1 loss they need to be a lot better to take out the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final. “There’s so many different things that go into it.” Based on a lack of familiarity facing an opponent from the opposite conference, the …

Lightning unfazed trailing Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final
2 years, 6 months ago

Lightning unfazed trailing Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

DENVER — Minutes after losing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in overtime, Patrick Maroon scoffed at the idea that it was some sort of gut punch to the Tampa Bay Lightning. “It’s not about riding the wave of one game,” coach Jon Cooper said Thursday. And then for me, it’s just managing those momentum swings.” Tampa Bay is …

Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

DENVER — Facing the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning put the Colorado Avalanche at a sizeable experience disadvantage going into the Stanley Cup Final. “He’s been doing that type of thing for us for a couple years now.” Tampa Bay’s latest additions also played a major role, with Nick Paul outracing Colorado defenseman Jack Johnson to a loose puck …

Stanley Cup Final pits Lightning vs. high-scoring Avalanche
2 years, 6 months ago

Stanley Cup Final pits Lightning vs. high-scoring Avalanche

Associated Press  

DENVER — To win the Stanley Cup each of the past two years, the Tampa Bay Lightning had to go through the stingy New York Islanders, defending Dallas Stars and Montreal Canadiens backstopped by goaltender Carey Price. “It’s funny how it works out that way, but the guys have found a way and we’ve just had to adapt our game …

Lightning vs. Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final: How to watch, start times and odds
2 years, 6 months ago

Lightning vs. Avalanche in Stanley Cup Final: How to watch, start times and odds

LA Times  

Tampa Bay Lightning players practice at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche. What you need to know: The Stanley Cup Final gets underway Wednesday night with Game 1 of the best-of-seven series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver. How to …

Avalanche must beat two-time champion Lightning to win Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche must beat two-time champion Lightning to win Cup

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon wouldn’t have it any other way. Now that they’ve broken through to reach the Stanley Cup Final, naturally they need to beat the back -to- back defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning to win this core group’s first title. The Lightning are the first team since Wayne Gretzky’s Edmonton Oilers from 1983-85 to reach the final in …

Avalanche, Lightning set for anticipated Stanley Cup clash
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche, Lightning set for anticipated Stanley Cup clash

Associated Press  

Steven Stamkos watched the Colorado Avalanche the past few years and figured he and the Tampa Bay Lightning would see them in the Stanley Cup Final before this. “There’s no secret that they have some electric players,” Stamkos said Saturday night after Tampa Bay closed out the New York Rangers in six games in the Eastern Conference final. A huge …

Colorado Avalanche ride two goalies into Stanley Cup Final
2 years, 6 months ago

Colorado Avalanche ride two goalies into Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

Matt Murray stepped on the ice on the first day of the 2017 NHL playoffs ready to lead the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins to the Stanley Cup once again. “It’s a good situation to have two goalies, but it’s a bad situation to be thinking, ‘Which goalie should we start?’” said Michael Leighton, who won eight games to Brian Boucher’s …

Avalanche win battle of attrition to reach Stanley Cup final
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche win battle of attrition to reach Stanley Cup final

Associated Press  

With Nazem Kadri out with an injury, Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen shifted to center to take his spot and was on the receiving end of a few chops on the back of his leg from Edmonton’s Duncan Keith that sent him to the ice. The Avalanche didn’t make it through the series unscathed, but with Edmonton star Leon Draisaitl skating on …

Avalanche sweep Oilers, advance to Stanley Cup Final
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche sweep Oilers, advance to Stanley Cup Final

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Artturi Lehkonen is sending a team to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season. Lehkonen scored 1:19 into overtime, and Colorado rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 Monday night, completing a four-game sweep in the Western Conference final and propelling the Avalanche into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2001. “I …

Avalanche aim to finish West final vs. Oilers without Kadri
2 years, 6 months ago

Avalanche aim to finish West final vs. Oilers without Kadri

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Nazem Kadri is a major reason the Colorado Avalanche are one win away from the franchise’s first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in more than two decades. “Take it one game at a time, one day at a time and anything can happen.” Assuming the Avalanche don’t join the dubious list of teams to blow a …

Kuemper out for Game 2 vs Edmonton due to upper-body injury
2 years, 6 months ago

Kuemper out for Game 2 vs Edmonton due to upper-body injury

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche will be without starting goaltender Darcy Kuemper for Game 2 of the Western Conference final due to an upper-body injury. Kuemper suddenly left Game 1 in the second period after allowing three goals on 16 shots. Colorado coach Jared Bednar didn’t specify the exact nature of Kuemper’s injury or say whether it had anything to …

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