Posts tagged San Jose Sharks

Last loss to Wild caps off a season of learning for Colorado Avalanche

1 month ago

by r.boulding in Avalanche

When the schedule was released following the conclusion of the most recent NHL labor stoppage, the Colorado Avalanche were set to open the season against the Minnesota Wild and close it against the same Minnesota Wild.

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Injuries drive equipment changes for Colorado Avalanche

2 months ago

by r.boulding in Avalanche

Every big injury around the NHL is scrutinized by those involved in the sport. From the top brass to the Owners, General Managers, Player Agents, and players – even all the way down to the fans – injuries like those to Erik Karlsson and Marc Staal are sure to generate conversation. The question from everyone’s lips: how do you prevent this from happening again?

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Defensive game the weakest link in 5-2 Avalanche loss

2 months ago

by r.boulding in Avalanche

The struggles continue for the lowly Colorado Avalanche, who dropped their fourth straight game with an ugly 5-2 loss to the visiting Chicago Blackhawks.

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Avalanche sink 4-0 to Oilers

3 months ago

by r.boulding in Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche came out stale and stagnant against the Edmonton Oilers, eventually dropping the contest 4-0 at the Pepsi Center on Tuesday night.

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Last second heroics help Avalanche jump the Sharks 3-2

3 months ago

by r.boulding in Avalanche

Tonight’s Colorado Avalanche game came down to the very last tenth of a second, proving true the age-old mantra of playing until you hear the whistle – or in this case, buzzer.
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Avalanche get help with return of Wilson

3 months ago

by r.boulding in Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche continue to get stronger as the shortened NHL season wears on. First they got Erik Johnson back from a concussion, then they defeated the hottest team in the League when they stomped the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 at home, and now they have gotten top-four defenseman Ryan WIlson back on their blue line.

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Avalanche fall 3-2 in shootout after late comeback

3 months ago

by r.boulding in Avalanche

It was a night for the bottom six of the Colorado Avalanche in San Jose as the Avs skated to a 3-2 shootout loss on Wednesday night.

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Avalanche place Landeskog on IR, recall Van Der Gulik

4 months ago

by r.boulding in Avalanche

While it’s possible that the move was merely to open up a spot on the roster, the Denver Post reported today that Colorado Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog has been placed on the injured reserve list.

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Special teams crush Avalanche in Edmonton

4 months ago

by r.boulding in Avalanche

Special teams can make or break any club in the NHL. Those that go far in the postseason typically do well, both when on the man advantage and when down an attacker. For the Colorado Avalanche, the last five games have been a roller coaster of success and failure bundled into a tiny, compact ball of immense inconsistency.

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Avalanche meltdown in San Jose, fall 4-0

4 months ago

by r.boulding in Avalanche

Despite recent news that the Colorado Avalanche had lost winger Steve Downie for the season due to an ACL injury, the club was looking good entering today’s matinée against the San Jose Sharks.

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