Logical Progression wrote:
They've got a lot of momentum and are very deep. I'll be rooting for them. It would be nice to see MacKinnon, Landy, Rantanen and the boys find the glory. They've certainly earned it.
Here's to hoping. The depth appears to be rounding into form with Kadri and Murray skating again, Girard back in the lineup, that one guy I will not mention in fear that I will jinx him back in the lineup, and the deadline acquisitions settling in relatively well.
Two games in Canada back-to-back end in OT/SO, first against the Jets and then again in Edmonton. Both wins. Avs didn't play especially well, but that's fine. Darcy Kuemper was amazing in the shootout win, stopping close to 50 shots to secure the victory.
First game back for Sammy G, who was paired most of the night with Bo Byram. Bednar has said he wanted G to be paired with Manson, but I assume he wants G to get a game or two in before going with him for big minutes. Manson struggled a little with the speed of the Oilers, which has become a bit of a theme. Against the big, physical clubs he was brought on to play against, he excels. Against faster rosters, he gets turnstiled a few times every night.
Erik Johnson was a healthy scratch for what had to be the first time in his professional career. If you had told me back in October he would be one of only two Avs players to play in every game this season I'd have told you to get stuffed. A grand irony that the single most injury prone player on one of the most injury prone teams in the league would stay healthy all season.
Avs don't play again until WEDNESDAY (what the fuck is this schedule) when they take on the plummeting Kings.