The avs fought hard in this game, but an unlucky bounce lead to the 3-2 goal that doomed the avs. Giguere, playing again for the avs, was solid all night but let in a breakaway goal in the 3rd to Carson McMillan. Galiardi and Kobasew played for the avs, who were without top centres Matt Duchene and Ryan O'Reilly. Stefan Elliot was a healthy scratch, and looks to be the odd man out with Ryan Wilson/Jan Hejda both healthy. Overall, a good effort but not enough for the 2 points. The avs now head into the Allstar Break in 9th with 54 points and 1 back of 8th.
Avalanche Three Stars:
3. J.S Giguere - Had 31 saves, and really gave the avs a chance to win despite allowing 3 goals
2. Gabriel Landeskog - Another solid game, 1 assist +1 and 6 hits in over 21 minutes of work for the rookie
1. T.J Galiardi - Scored the opening goal, his 8th, and gave the team a boost without O'Reilly
Misplay of the Game - Turnover that lead to the 3rd goal, doomed the avs
Game #52 - Following the Allstar Break, the avs take a week rest into action against Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night (@930pm).
-Joel Forman - Colorado Avalanche News
Monday, January 30, 2012
Game #50 - Anaheim 3, Colorado 2
A great team game by the avs, but several stupid mistakes cost them a big 2 points. Two breakaway goals by Bobby Ryan off terrible turnovers doomed the avs, even though they outshot the Ducks 48-15. Hiller was incredible in net, as he certainly outdueled Giguere as he was facing his former team again. After being down 1-0, the avs coughed up a quick goal in the 3rd followed by Ryan's 2nd 4 minutes later. However, the avs continued to play hockey and picked it up. Goals from O'Reilly and Hejduk a minute apart got the avs close, but they couldn't tie it in the end.
Avalanche Three Stars:
3. Milan Hejduk - Hejduk had a goal, his 12th, and got the avs close
2. Ryan O'Reilly - Got the avs going with his 14th of the year and a great game overall
1. Gabriel Landeskog - 2 assists, 2 shots, 3 hits, just a great game
Misplay of the Game - Terrible line change leading to both Bobby Ryan's goals, can't give him 2 breakaways in the same game
Game #51 - The avs play their last game before the allstar break, against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday January 24
-Joel Forman - Colorado Avalanche News
Avalanche Three Stars:
3. Milan Hejduk - Hejduk had a goal, his 12th, and got the avs close
2. Ryan O'Reilly - Got the avs going with his 14th of the year and a great game overall
1. Gabriel Landeskog - 2 assists, 2 shots, 3 hits, just a great game
Misplay of the Game - Terrible line change leading to both Bobby Ryan's goals, can't give him 2 breakaways in the same game
Game #51 - The avs play their last game before the allstar break, against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday January 24
-Joel Forman - Colorado Avalanche News
Game #49 - Colorado 3, Los Angeles 1
A hard fought game for the avs, and they came away with the 2 points. Goals from Mcleod, Mueller and Landeskog got the avs ahead and J.S Giguere made 25 saves for another big win. Mcleod scored off a beauty breakaway feed from Stefan Elliot, and then Mueller put the avs ahead with a deflection goal late 2nd. Landeskog scored late 3rd on the PP to seal it for the avs. Avs won 35 of 59 faceoffs and outshot them 31-26.
Avalanche Three Stars:
3. Gabriel Landeskog - Big PP goal, his 10th, sealed it for the avs
2. Peter Mueller - Another goal, his 3rd in as many games, and the GWG
1. J.S Giguere - Made 25 stops and was solid all night
Play of the Game - Cody Mcleod's goal gets it, beauty feed from Elliot
Game #50 - The avs head to Anaheim for a meeting with the Ducks on Monday January 22
-Joel Forman - Colorado Avalanche News
Avalanche Three Stars:
3. Gabriel Landeskog - Big PP goal, his 10th, sealed it for the avs
2. Peter Mueller - Another goal, his 3rd in as many games, and the GWG
1. J.S Giguere - Made 25 stops and was solid all night
Play of the Game - Cody Mcleod's goal gets it, beauty feed from Elliot
Game #50 - The avs head to Anaheim for a meeting with the Ducks on Monday January 22
-Joel Forman - Colorado Avalanche News
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Game #48 - Colorado 4, Florida 3 (OT)
Despite a great effort and come-from behind victory, the sweetest part of this game was seeing Mueller score 2 goals and become a force the avs needed. After a slow start and rough 1st period, Mueller tied it at 1 as he came streaking in and beat the goalie five-hole. After late 2nd and early 3rd period goals by Florida, the avs went down 3-1 in the 3rd and were in a familiar situation. However, this situation is a comfortable one for the avs and a healthy Mueller/Stastny combo led the charge. Mueller got the avs within one with a rocket point shot on the PP, and then Stastny tied it up on a rebound with around 3 minutes left. Not the prettiest game for the avs, but the team fought hard and were able to gain atleast one point. In overtime, J.S Giguere made a huge save on a 3-on-1 and O'Reilly scored seconds later for the winner. Giguere made 26 saves on 29 shots, but really kept the avs in it after allowing the 3-1 lead. Overall I felt this was a good team game, as lines are clicking at the moment. With a healthy Mueller, the avs now have 3 good lines with Stastny Mueller Galiardi, Landeskog Hejduk O'Reilly and Jones Winnik McClement (with Duchene hurt too). On D, Johnson and O'Brien were excellent in this game. The avs won 30 of 51 faceoffs, and outshot them 44-29. Overall not the best game, but a big two points
Avalanche Three Stars:
3. Paul Stastny - Paul had a goal and an assist, and most importantly the late tying goal, but was really clicking with Mueller and Gali all night. He is under a lot of pressure to lead by example, and has picked it up without Duchene
2. Ryan O'Reilly - If it weren't for Mueller, O'Reilly would be walking away with yet another first star. However, O'Reilly was just brilliant again and continues to be a leader on the forwards. O'Reilly has stepped up all season and really led the charge without Duchene
1. Peter Mueller - Mueller finally scored his first goal of the season, and first in two years, but didn't stop there collecting 2 goals, 1 assist and 5 shots. He was a force all night, scoring from the point on the PP and infront, and really got Stastny going all game long. Great to see him back
Play of the Game - Both Mueller's goals deserve it, but just cause his first was so important to him it gets it tonight. The joy on his face said it all, Mueller was overjoyed to be back on the scoresheet
Misplay of the Game - Stefan Elliot's terrible turnover leading to the 3-on-1 in overtime, Giguere bailed him out luckily
Game #49 - The avs head on a 2-game road trip, starting with the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night (@1030pm).
-Joel Forman - Colorado Avalanche News
Avalanche Three Stars:
3. Paul Stastny - Paul had a goal and an assist, and most importantly the late tying goal, but was really clicking with Mueller and Gali all night. He is under a lot of pressure to lead by example, and has picked it up without Duchene
2. Ryan O'Reilly - If it weren't for Mueller, O'Reilly would be walking away with yet another first star. However, O'Reilly was just brilliant again and continues to be a leader on the forwards. O'Reilly has stepped up all season and really led the charge without Duchene
1. Peter Mueller - Mueller finally scored his first goal of the season, and first in two years, but didn't stop there collecting 2 goals, 1 assist and 5 shots. He was a force all night, scoring from the point on the PP and infront, and really got Stastny going all game long. Great to see him back
Play of the Game - Both Mueller's goals deserve it, but just cause his first was so important to him it gets it tonight. The joy on his face said it all, Mueller was overjoyed to be back on the scoresheet
Misplay of the Game - Stefan Elliot's terrible turnover leading to the 3-on-1 in overtime, Giguere bailed him out luckily
Game #49 - The avs head on a 2-game road trip, starting with the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night (@1030pm).
-Joel Forman - Colorado Avalanche News
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