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The Colorado Avalanche are near the top of the Western Conference standings, but are they able to sustain it with the issues they're having?
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Avalanche rally in 3rd, but Hurricanes prevail in shootout
Frederik Andersen made 44 saves through regulation and overtime, then added three more in the shootout as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 in Denver on Thursday night.
Not only is Colorado superior offensively and defensively, but it also has the goaltending edge. Once again, this is not an indictment of Karel Vejmelka, who is slated to start for Utah. Rather, it’s a testament to Scott Wedgewood, who has been one of the league’s best netminders this season.
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Avalanche off to a strong start behind deep lineup and stellar goaltending from Scott Wedgewood
Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are off to a strong start, earning at least a point in all six games.
The Nuggets and Avs are starting off their new seasons with new food menus and throwback merchandise at Ball Arena.
BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Mammoth seek to keep a three-game win streak going when they host the Colorado Avalanche. Utah has gone 4-2 overall with a 1-2-0 record in Central Division games. The Mammoth have a 3-0-0 record when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.
It was a sloppy game, but the Avalanche fought tooth and nail to give themselves a fighting chance at the end.