Thread: THE official Colorado Avalanche/NHL thread!!!

Originally Posted by Northman

I dont know, the offense just didnt seem the same as it was in the last game. Passing was sloppy and Tampa's defense was much better this game than last. I still have hope that the Avs can get it done but i think the longer the series goes the tougher it will be on them. I think whoever wins game 4 wins the series, just a feeling on my part.

Can't really disagree - it was just a feeling at the time. That reversal seemed to let the air out of the Avs somewhat, and fired up the Bolts at the same time.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

Can't really disagree - it was just a feeling at the time. That reversal seemed to let the air out of the Avs somewhat, and fired up the Bolts at the same time.

So how do you think they will handle the goalie situation?

Originally Posted by Northman

So how do you think they will handle the goalie situation?

I have no idea. I'm kind of a fair-weather hockey fan. Make no mistake, I'm all in with the Avs, but they play too many games and aren't on local TV, so I don't watch much of the season. I'd watch more (including the Nuggets) if Kroenke and Comcast would get their shit together.

It's not realistic to expect them to sweep every series. I'm not surprised that they had a down game.

The Lightning had 20 scoring chances in Game 3 compared to six in Game 2

TAMPA, Fla. – If defending well is a total team effort — 12 forwards, six defensemen and one goalie all working as one – so is defending poorly.

The Avalanche’s 7-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final was a masterclass; the Lightning had only 16 shots on goal.

But the Avalanche’s 6-2 loss in Monday’s Game 3 was the complete opposite.

The Lightning had 20 scoring chances (compared to six in Game 2) and nine “high danger” opportunities (compared to four in Game 2), according to Natural Stat Trick. The Lightning saved its season by cutting the Avalanche’s series lead to 2-1.

“It was definitely their night,” Avs defenseman Jack Johnson said. “There are a lot of things we can clean up in our end.”

rest - https://www.denverpost.com/2022/06/2...alysis-game-3/

Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche won the Norris Trophy, voted as the best defenseman in the NHL, at the 2022 NHL Awards on Tuesday.

The runner-up for the Norris last season, Makar helped Colorado finish first in the Western Conference during the regular season (56-19-7) and is the first Avalanche player to win the award.

Makar led defenseman with 28 goals and was second to Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators in points (86). He ranked second among defenseman with a plus-48 rating behind teammate Devon Toews (plus-52), second in even-strength points (52), third in power-play points (34), tied for first in game-winning goals (six) and was second in shots on goal (240).

rest - https://www.nhl.com/news/cale-makar-...?tid=280503612

Ready for game 4 baby!! Who's in goal for the Avs?

Originally Posted by Northman

So how do you think they will handle the goalie situation?

He will get another shot tonight IMO. Defense needs to step up as well though. You cant give a elite team dangerous scoring chances all game and expect not to get scored on. If its 2-2 we may see the backup for game 5

Darcy and a limited Kadri

Go AVALANCHE

Avs look like shit. Goaltending keeping them in it, but better find an answer quickly.

Vaseline doesn't have to play today. Avs gonna get a shot or 2? Just to make it less dominant

Let's go!!!!!!!!!!

Hell yes! One more to go Avs!

Wow!!!