APRIL 22 • KANSASCITY.COM
COLORADO AVALANCHE 13-10-0 · 4TH IN WEST, CENTRAL
13-10-0 · 4TH IN WEST, CENTRAL
Next Game at Stars · Sat 2:00AM
COL +110 TOTAL 6.5
Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche - Game Highlights
APRIL 22 • YOUTUBE
Jets outlast Avalanche to win wild Game 1 Kyle Connor had two goals and an assist for the Winnipeg Jets in their 7-6 win against the visiting Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of their We...
Jets outlast Avalanche to win wild Game 1 Kyle Connor had two goals and an assist for the Winnipeg Jets in their 7-6 win against the visiting Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of their We...
APRIL 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Joel Kiviranta - Chips in with helper Kiviranta posted an assist and two hits in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Impact Kiviranta played just four of the Avalanche's last 15 regular-season games, and he went seven contests without a point prior to Sunday. The 28-year-old is likely to occupy a bottom-six role during the playoffs. He had nine points, 78 hits and 48 shots on net over 56 regular-season appearances.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Manson - Garners assist Manson notched an assist, six shots on goal, two hits and a minus-3 rating in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Impact Manson has a goal and two assists over his last three contests. The 32-year-old defenseman is likely to play a significant top-four role as a defensive presence, at least until Samuel Girard (concussion) is cleared to rejoin the lineup. Manson produced 25 points, his most since 2017-18, with 123 shots on net, 211 hits, 109 blocked shots and 87 PIM over 76 regular-season outings.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Manson - Garners assist Manson notched an assist, six shots on goal, two hits and a minus-3 rating in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Impact Manson has a goal and two assists over his last three contests. The 32-year-old defenseman is likely to play a significant top-four role as a defensive presence, at least until Samuel Girard (concussion) is cleared to rejoin the lineup. Manson produced 25 points, his most since 2017-18, with 123 shots on net, 211 hits, 109 blocked shots and 87 PIM over 76 regular-season outings.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Alexandar Georgiev, Avalanche snowed under by Jets' flurry of goals in Game 1 loss WINNIPEG, Manitoba - The Colorado Avalanche did not make it to Game 2 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs before goaltending became the dominan...
APRIL 22 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Ross Colton - Slides helper Colton logged an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Impact Colton has earned five points over the last seven games. The 27-year-old remains in a third-line role, so his chances to be a consistent contributor on offense are likely to be limited in the postseason unless injuries force him into a larger role. Colton had a career-high 40 points with 146 shots on net, 141 hits, 61 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 80 regular-season appearances.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Mikko Rantanen - Deals two helpers in loss Rantanen notched two assists and four hits in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Impact Rantanen assisted on goals by Nathan MacKinnon and Casey Mittelstadt. The 27-year-old Rantanen was limited to four points over six appearances in April to close out the regular season, and he missed two games with a concussion. The winger had 104 points -- one shy of his career high -- in 80 outings overall and should continue to be a productive part of the Avalanche's offense in the playoffs.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Mikko Rantanen - Deals two helpers in loss Rantanen notched two assists and four hits in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Impact Rantanen assisted on goals by Nathan MacKinnon and Casey Mittelstadt. The 27-year-old Rantanen was limited to four points over six appearances in April to close out the regular season, and he missed two games with a concussion. The winger had 104 points -- one shy of his career high -- in 80 outings overall and should continue to be a productive part of the Avalanche's offense in the playoffs.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Miles Wood - Finds twine in loss Wood scored a goal on three shots, logged three hits and added two PIM in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Impact Wood has a goal and two assists over three contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. The goal was his first since Feb. 13. The 28-year-old winger was right in line with his career norms this season, earning 26 points, 167 shots on net and 107 hits over 74 appearances in a middle-six role. Wood should offer physicality and a little depth scoring during the postseason.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Casey Mittelstadt - Strikes late in loss Mittelstadt scored a goal on five shots and added three hits in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Impact Mittelstadt scored with 30 seconds left in the third period to create some drama, but the Avalanche fell short in the end. It was his first goal over nine games in April. The 25-year-old center produced 18 tallies, 57 points, 127 shots on net and a plus-10 rating over 80 regular-season appearances between Colorado and Buffalo. Sunday marked his playoff debut, but he is surrounded by teammates familiar with the postseason grind, so he should be able to adjust quickly.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Casey Mittelstadt - Strikes late in loss Mittelstadt scored a goal on five shots and added three hits in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Impact Mittelstadt scored with 30 seconds left in the third period to create some drama, but the Avalanche fell short in the end. It was his first goal over nine games in April. The 25-year-old center produced 18 tallies, 57 points, 127 shots on net and a plus-10 rating over 80 regular-season appearances between Colorado and Buffalo. Sunday marked his playoff debut, but he is surrounded by teammates familiar with the postseason grind, so he should be able to adjust quickly.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Valeri Nichushkin - Scores early in loss Nichushkin scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and doled out three hits in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Impact Nichushkin has scored three times over the last two games. His goal set the Avalanche off on the right foot Sunday, but they couldn't keep pace with an opportunistic attack from the Jets. Nichushkin racked up a career-high 28 goals with 25 helpers, 158 shots on net and 74 hits over 54 regular-season appearances and should be a top-six fixture during the postseason.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Artturi Lehkonen - Goal, assist in loss Lehkonen scored a power-play goal on seven shots and added an assist in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Impact Lehkonen was bumped back down to the second line for this game, with Zach Parise moving to the top line to fill in for Jonathan Drouin (lower body). The 28-year-old Lehkonen can provide offense from anywhere in the top six -- he had nine points over the last nine games of the regular season to finish 2023-24 with 34 points in 45 appearances. If the Avalanche struggle again in Game 2, it wouldn't be surprising to see Lehkonen ultimately shuffled around again.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Cale Makar - Leads team with three points Makar scored a power-play goal on four shots, dished two assists and blocked two shots in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Impact Makar and the Avalanche's top players were generally solid, but it wasn't enough to overcome a poor performance in goal from Alexandar Georgiev. Over the last nine games of the regular season, Makar had 12 points, and he continues to play excellently in all zones. The 25-year-old posted a career-best 90 points with 231 shots on net and 148 blocked shots over 77 outings in 2023-24.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Cale Makar - Leads team with three points Makar scored a power-play goal on four shots, dished two assists and blocked two shots in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Impact Makar and the Avalanche's top players were generally solid, but it wasn't enough to overcome a poor performance in goal from Alexandar Georgiev. Over the last nine games of the regular season, Makar had 12 points, and he continues to play excellently in all zones. The 25-year-old posted a career-best 90 points with 231 shots on net and 148 blocked shots over 77 outings in 2023-24.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Alexandar Georgiev - Lit up in loss Georgiev allowed seven goals on 23 shots in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.
Impact Georgiev's struggles from late in the regular season seeped into the first playoff game. The seven goals allowed matched a season high -- he also gave up seven in a shutout loss versus the Golden Knights on Nov. 4. Georgiev has played 125 regular-season contests over the last two campaigns, so overwork is a real concern, especially with the obvious signs of diminished performance. It's unclear if head coach Jared Bednar will stick with Georgiev or turn to Justus Annunen (illness) for Tuesday's Game 2.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Jets score 7, hold off Avalanche in Game 1 of West 1st Round | NHL.com Connor, Lowry each scores twice, Hellebuyck makes 40 saves for Winnipeg
APRIL 22 • NHL.COM
Lowry, Connor propel Jets to 7-6 playoff win over Avalanche
Captain Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each scored twice to propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff serie...APRIL 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No mercy 😳🥅
APRIL 22 • YOUTUBE
First Round, Gm 1: Avalanche @ Jets 4/21 | NHL Playoffs 2024
APRIL 22 • YOUTUBE
Colorado Avalanche - Winnipeg Jets - Apr 21, 2024 | NHL.com NHL Gamecenter - Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets, Apr 21, 2024 - summary, stats, boxscore, play by play, recap and more.
APRIL 22 • NHL.COM
COL@WPG: Connor scores goal against Alexandar Georgiev | Winnipeg Jets COL@WPG: Connor scores goal against Alexandar Georgiev
APRIL 22 • NHL.COM
COL@WPG: Lowry scores goal against Alexandar Georgiev | Winnipeg Jets COL@WPG: Lowry scores goal against Alexandar Georgiev
APRIL 22 • NHL.COM
