Despite scratches, Logan O’Connor, Parker Kelly have fourth line excelling

Despite scratches, Logan O’Connor, Parker Kelly have fourth line excelling

After so many nights this season when the Colorado Avalanche was scraping together enough healthy bodies to fill out a lineup, coach Jared Bednar has faced a new kind of dilemma. He has too many healthy regulars up front, and they’re all playing well. OK, that’s certainly a first-world problem in NHL circles, but it has led to some delicate management and tough decisions. Namely, he’s had to tell two key role players — Logan O’Connor and Parker …

Mackenzie Blackwood, Avalanche post shutout of Kings

Martin Necas and Logan O'Connor scored 92 seconds apart in a three-goal second period and Mackenzie Blackwood turned away 22 shots as the surging Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 in Denver on Thursday night.

Avs-Kings Game 73 Studs & Duds - DNVR Sports

The Colorado Avalanche blanked the Los Angeles Kings, 4-0, in a game that showcased why the Avs are the real contender here. These are the Avs studs and duds. Studs Mackenzie Blackwood I'm starting here because he's the easiest one to talk about. Col... Limited-Time 50% Off Intro Offer Get Unlimited Access and Exclusive Perks for Just $39.99 in Your Fir…

Nečas improved his scoring after moving to the second attack of the Avalanche. He also entered the statistics in the fourth game and for the first time in his NHL career he collected 80 points in a season. With a balance of 26+54, he is the second most productive Czech in the league behind David Pastrňák from Boston and overall he is 13th in the competition in scoring. Against Los Angeles, the world champion from Prague showed quick hands in the…

Quinton Byfield - 3/27 - LA Kings Insider

Hear from forward Quinton Byfield following the team’s 4-0 loss against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday evening at Ball Arena.

Good & Bad: Necas Shines As Avalanche Take Down L.A. Kings

DENVER — The goals keep coming, the wins are stacking up, and the once inconsistent Avalanche are suddenly five wins away from 50 after defeating the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 at Ball Arena on Thursday. Colorado is 12-1-1 in its last 14 games, scoring 59 goals and giving up just 26. It’s been an incredible stretch, dating back to Feb. 26 — the day Valeri Nichushkin returned from a lower-body injury that kept him out for nearly two months. Nichushkin…