COLORADO AVALANCHE NEWS

Alexandar Georgiev - Earns overtime win Georgiev stopped 17 of 20 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Ducks.

Impact The Avalanche trailed for a long portion of the game despite controlling the pace of play. Georgiev also allowed the game-tying goal with 13 seconds left in regulation, but Nathan MacKinnon tallied in overtime to secure the team's first win of the campaign. This outing won't change the narrative around Georgiev, but a win is a win. He's allowed a total of 20 goals across five outings while posting a 1-3-0 record. The Avalanche begin a three-game road trip Sunday in San Jose. For now, Georgiev remains the No. 1 goalie, but he could be pressured by Justus Annunen or Kaapo Kahkonen if he doesn't get in a groove soon.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Energizer OT Winner: Nathan MacKinnon | NHL.com Nathan MacKinnon nets his fourteenth career overtime goal

OCTOBER 19 • NHL.COM

Avs get first win, beat Ducks in OT on Nathan MacKinnon's goal Nathan MacKinnon scored at 4:19 of overtime, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to their first win of the season, a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim...

OCTOBER 19 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Avs rally to beat Ducks for first win of season in OT DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche needed a win in the worst way, and it certainly had to overcome plen...

OCTOBER 19 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

MacKinnon scores in OT to lift Avalanche past Ducks 4-3 for 1st win

Nathan MacKinnon scored with 40.1 seconds left on the clock in overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 for their first win of the season

OCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexandar Georgiev - Gets starting nod against Ducks Georgiev will defend the home crease versus Anaheim on Friday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Georgiev has been terrible in the early going, as he 0-3-0 in four starts, with a 5.80 GAA and an .802 save percentage. He was pulled in each of his first two starts and has given up a whopping 17 goals on only 86 shots. Georgiev needs to turn things around quickly, or Justus Annunen could get a crack at the No. 1 job in Colorado. The Ducks are tied for 29th in NHL scoring with eight goals in three games.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Wood - Good to go for Friday Wood (upper body) is good to go for Friday's game against the Ducks, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Wood suffered an injury during Wednesday's game against the Bruin and said he experienced "excruciating stomach pain like [he's] never felt before." However, he underwent testing in recent days and has been cleared to dress for Friday's game against Anaheim. Over his first four appearances of the season, he's logged a goal and a minus-3 rating while averaging 12:52 of ice time.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks out to hand Avalanche fifth straight loss to start season The Anaheim Ducks were one of the worst teams in the NHL last season, finishing with 59 points and out of the postseason.Things are going be...

OCTOBER 17 • SACBEE.COM

Devon Toews - Ruled out against Ducks Toews (lower body) will not be in action versus Anaheim on Friday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Toews will be sidelined for his third consecutive contest due to his lingering upper-body injury. Considering how long the blueliner has already been out, the Avs could designate him for injured reserve without impacting his ability to return to the lineup when healthy. Oliver Kylington looks poised to remain in a top-pairing role alongside Cale Makar while Toews is sidelined, though the team's defensive struggle could see a shake-up in defensive pairs sooner rather than later.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Wood - Injury not considered serious Wood (arm) isn't believed to be dealing with a significant injury and could play Friday against the Ducks, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Thursday.

Impact Wood sustained an apparent arm injury during Wednesday's game against the Bruins, but he appears to have avoided a significant injury. The 29-year-old has recorded a goal and a minus-3 rating while averaging 12:52 of ice time over his first four appearances of the season.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado's Matt Stienburg Drops The Mitts In His First NHL Game With Dad Capturing It All On Video Colorado Avalanche rookie Matt Stienburg made his presence known by dropping the gloves with Boston's Nikita Zadorov, and his proud dad caug...

OCTOBER 17 • OUTKICK.COM

Ducks in action against the Avalanche following overtime victory

The Anaheim Ducks visit the Colorado Avalanche after the Ducks beat the Utah Hockey Club 5-4 in overtime

OCTOBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nathan MacKinnon - Distributes two power-play helpers MacKinnon notched a pair of power-play assists, three hits, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins.

Impact MacKinnon has gotten on the scoresheet in all four games this season, including three multi-point performances, despite the Avalanche's 0-4-0 start. The center has a goal, six helpers, 13 shots on net, five hits and a minus-6 rating. He's got the talent to put the offense on his back even as injuries mount for the team, but the Avalanche's defensive woes have so far been too much for MacKinnon to overcome. He'll remain an elite source of points and shots throughout the campaign.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Colton - Nets power-play goal Colton scored a power-play goal on four shots, doled out five hits and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Colton has two goals, one assist, 13 shots on net, 17 hits and a minus-4 rating through four contests this season. The 28-year-old remained on the second line Wednesday, and with injuries once again piling up for the Avalanche, he could stay in that role for a while. Colton's offense isn't always consistent, but he can chip in with shots and hits in spades while playing in the top six.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mikko Rantanen - Contributes three points in loss Rantanen scored a goal on four shots, dished two assists, added four PIM and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Rantanen earned all three points on the power play, but the Avalanche couldn't get anything going at even strength. The 27-year-old was moved to the second line Wednesday as head coach Jared Bednar tries to spark his team, which is now 0-4-0 to begin the year. Rantanen hasn't been the problem, earning four goals, three assists and 16 shots on net over four contests.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cale Makar - Racks up three points in win Makar scored a goal on two shots, added two assists and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins.

Impact All three of Makar's points came on the power play in his best game of the young season. Still, he's had defensive struggles, which have been thrust into the spotlight with goaltender Alexandar Georgiev off to a horrid start. Makar has a goal, seven assists, six shots on net, four hits and a minus-6 rating through four appearances.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandar Georgiev - Skid continues Wednesday Georgiev allowed four goals on 24 shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact All four goals Georgiev gave up were in the first half of the game. That gave the Avalanche a chance at a late comeback, but they came up just short. The 28-year-old has lost three of his four starts while giving up 17 goals on 86 shots. Georgiev has at least stayed between the pipes for the full games in his last two starts, but fantasy managers hoping he'd bounce back after a poor 2023-24 may want to consider other options at this point. The Avalanche's next game is Friday at home versus the Ducks.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Two quick goals help Bruins keep Avalanche winless David Pastrnak and Hampus Lindholm scored 13 seconds apart in the second period and the Boston Bruins beat the scuffling Colorado Avalanche...

OCTOBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lindholm has goal, assist, Bruins hold off Avalanche | NHL.com Pastrnak, Coyle score; Rantanen, Makar each gets 3 points for Colorado, which falls to 0-4-0

OCTOBER 17 • NHL.COM

Miles Wood - Suffers injury Wednesday Wood appeared to suffer an arm injury in Wednesday's game versus the Bruins, but there was no update on his status after the contest, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact The Avalanche's injury list is growing, with Wood joining Jonathan Drouin (upper body) as injured forwards since the season started. An update on Wood's status should be available prior to Friday's home game versus the Ducks.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins hold on for 5-3 win, Avalanche drop 4 in a row to start season for 1st time since 1998-99

David Pastrnak and Hampus Lindholm scored 13 seconds apart in the second period as the Boston Bruins beat Colorado 5-3, sending the Avalanche to their fourth straight loss

OCTOBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 17 • NHL.COM

Canucks: Erik Brannstrom gets a look with recall from Abbotsford The winless Vancouver Canucks are set to shuffle their defence corps, just three games into the 2024-25 NHL season. Find out more.

OCTOBER 16 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Devon Toews - Won't play Wednesday Toews (lower body) will miss Wednesday's matchup versus Boston, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

Impact Toews will be out of action for his second straight contest due to his lower-body injury. Without the blueliner in the lineup, Sam Malinski saw minutes with the No. 2 power-play unit but is far from a lock to maintain that role long-term. Oliver Kylington will continue to fill in for Toews on the top pairing with Cale Makar as well.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE