Avalanche look to keep win streak alive, host the Blackhawks
The Colorado Avalanche head into a matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks as winners of five games in a rowMARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Senators host the Avalanche after Stuetzle's 2-goal game
The Ottawa Senators host the Colorado Avalanche after Tim Stützle's two-goal game against the Edmonton Oilers in the Senators' 6-3 lossMARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avalanche lose Artturi Lehkonen ahead of visit to Maple Leafs The Colorado Avalanche will be without Artturi Lehkonen when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs Wednesday night.
MARCH 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bell Centre injury curse claims former Canadien Artturi Lehkonen Will miss 4-6 weeks with broken finger sustained after notching two goals and an assist Monday in first game in Montreal since trade to Avs.
MARCH 14, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Avalanche coach: Artturi Lehkonen (finger) out 4-6 weeks Colorado Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen will miss approximately four-to-six weeks with a broken finger, coach Jared Bednar announced Tue...
MARCH 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Two goals, an injury and plenty of memories: Inside Artturi Lehkonen's return to Montreal The unfortunate ending to Lehkonen’s night shouldn’t take away from the reception he received or his appreciation for his time in Montreal.
MARCH 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NHL roundup: Avs beat Habs, lose Artturi Lehkonen (finger) Artturi Lehkonen scored two of Colorado’s four first-period goals, and added an assist before leaving with a broken finger against his forme...
MARCH 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Colorado visits Toronto after Lehkonen's 2-goal game
The Colorado Avalanche visit the Toronto Maple Leafs after Artturi Lehkonen scored two goals in the Avalanche's 8-4 win against the Montreal CanadiensMARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reports: Avs' Artturi Lehkonen breaks finger, will have surgery Artturi Lehkonen’s return to Montreal started with a bang Monday night, but ended with a break, and questions about the forward’s immediate...
MARCH 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Expected to miss 4-6 weeks Lehkonen (finger) is slated to miss 4-6 weeks, according to coach Jared Bednar, who told reporters, "We don't know how long it will be yet, generally these things are 4-6 weeks. It...
Impact Based on his timeline, Lehkonen is unlikely to be back in time for the conclusion to regular season but could return for the postseason. Prior to suffering his finger injury, the 27-year-old winger had racked up five goals and 10 assists, including four power-play points, in his previous 14 outings. With Lehkonen sidelined, the Avs will likely need to call up a player from the minors, possibly Ben Meyers, who's been up with the club for 33 games this season.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Artturi Lehkonen breaks finger in return to Montreal, will require surgery after Avalanche's 8-4 win over Canadiens MONTREAL — Artturi Lehkonen was standing at the same end of the ice where he scored the Canadiens’ most important goal of this century. That...
MARCH 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Avalanche's Lehkonen suffers broken finger vs. Canadiens Lehkonen was credited with two goals in the contest against his former team, bringing his career total to 100.
MARCH 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lehkonen scores twice as Colorado Avalanche rout Montreal Canadiens 8-4 MONTREAL - Artturi Lehkonen scored his 99th and 100th career goals in his first game back at the Bell Centre as the Colorado Avalanche grabb...
MARCH 14, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
Lehkonen scores 2 as Avalanche beat Canadiens 8-4
Artturi Lehkonen scored twice in Colorado’s four-goal first period, and the Avalanche beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-4MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
March 13, 2023: Avalanche at Canadiens — Five things you should know The Habs will be looking to end a six-game winless streak, while Artturi Lehkonen and Lars Eller return to the Bell Centre.
MARCH 13, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Suffers broken finger Lehkonen broke his finger Monday and will return to Colorado for surgery, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lehkonen was injured after tallying three points in Monday's win over Montreal. A more clear timeline for his return should be available after the surgery. He'll be out indefinitely until then.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Injured Monday Lehkonen (upper body) will not return to Monday's game in Montreal. He scored two goals, including a power-play tally, on three shots and added an assist.
Impact Lehkonen totaled 9:46 of ice time before leaving during the second period but he made a big impact before suffering the injury. It was his fourth multi-goal performance of the year, bringing him to 20 goals and 49 points through 62 games. An update on his status should be available before Wednesday's matchup in Toronto.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Helps on power play Lehkonen had a power-play assist, five shots on goal and two penalty minutes over 17:43 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over Arizona.
Impact One of Lehkonen's shots rebounded to Mikko Rantanen, who found Nathan MacKinnon for a game-tying tally midway through the second period. The assist gave Lehkonen 12 points (three goals, nine assists) over the last 13 games. Nineteen of his career-high 46 points have occurred when Colorado is up a skater.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makar, Nichushkin each notch 4-point nights, Avs rout Sharks
Cale Makar and Valeri Nichushkin each had a goal and three assists to help the Colorado Avalanche snap a three-game slide with a 6-0 rout of the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday nightMARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cale Makar Dances Through Sharks Defence Before Feeding Artturi Lehkonen An Easy Goal
MARCH 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Earns two points Tuesday Lehkonen scored a goal on four shots, added an assist, went plus-4, doled out two hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Sharks.
Impact It was a little bit of almost everything for Lehkonen in another productive outing on the top line. The 27-year-old winger has amassed three goals and eight helpers over his last 11 contests. For the season, he's at 45 points, 137 shots on net, 85 hits, 41 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 59 appearances.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bags apple in overtime loss Lehkonen produced an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken.
Impact Lehkonen was able to corral the puck when the Kraken couldn't clear it, and he set up Nathan MacKinnon for a shot from between the circles. This was Lehkonen's fifth assist over the last six games, though the winger doesn't have a goal in that span. The 27-year-old is up to 43 points, 133 shots on net, 83 hits and a plus-5 rating through 58 contests in a career year that's seen him establish himself in a top-line role.
MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mercer has goal, 3 assists as Devils beat Avalanche 7-5
Dawson Mercer stayed hot with a goal and three assists, Tomas Tatar had a goal and two assists, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-5MARCH 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns 40th point of season Lehkonen produced an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-0 win over the Golden Knights.
Impact Lehkonen has gotten on the scoresheet in six of his last seven games, logging two goals and four helpers in that span. He hasn't had explosive offense lately -- his last multi-point effort was Jan. 18. The winger is still providing steady play in a top-six role with 17 goals, 23 helpers, 129 shots on net, 73 hits, 37 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 55 appearances.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Extends point streak to five games Lehkonen recorded an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Friday's 5-1 win over the Jets.
Impact Lehkonen is riding a five-game point streak, during which he has two goals and three assists. The winger helped out on Nathan MacKinnon's opening tally Friday. Lehkonen has remained on the top line with the Avalanche missing just Gabriel Landeskog (knee) from their preferred top six. For the season, Lehkonen is up to 17 goals, 22 helpers, 127 shots on net, 70 hits, 36 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 53 contests.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
