MAY 8 • DENVERPOST.COM
MILES WOOD #28 - LEFT WING - COLORADO AVALANCHE
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Miles Wood scores overtime winner to send Avalanche to Game 1 victory over Stars Three goals down, the Colorado Avalanche was just getting started.
Scores in Game 2 win Wood scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 2.
Impact Wood has scored in each of the first two games this postseason, and he has a four-game point streak dating back to April 14. The 28-year-old winger has added five shots on net and six hits against the Jets during this first-round series. Wood remains in a third-line role, but he's been a solid source of secondary scoring and grit so far.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
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
Good to go Sunday Wood (lower body) is suiting up Sunday against Vegas, per the NHL's media site.
Impact Wood will return Sunday after a three-game absence. The 28-year-old forward has nine goals and 24 points through 72 games this season, though he's been held scoreless over his last six. Expect him to skate in a bottom-six role.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Still sidelined for Tuesday Wood (lower body) will not be in action against the Wild on Tuesday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Impact Wood will be sidelined for a second game due to his lower-body injury. Prior to getting hurt, the winger was stuck in a 23-game goal drought, during which he put 61 shots on net while picking up four helpers. Once cleared to play, Wood should return to a bottom-six role.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Sunday Wood (lower body) won't play Sunday against Dallas, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.
Impact Wood, who is considered day-to-day, has contributed nine goals, 24 points, 166 shots on net and 106 hits across 72 games this season. With Mikko Rantanen (concussion) unavailable as well, Joel Kiviranta and Chris Wagner could be inserted into the lineup versus the Stars.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Generates assist Wood notched an assist, five shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 6-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact Wood has two helpers over his last four games, but that's after a 10-game slump from Feb. 20 to March 12. The winger has seen his ice time plunge since the trade deadline -- the Avalanche's trade for Yakov Trenin bumped Wood down to the fourth line. Wood has 23 points, 147 shots on net, 97 hits, 73 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 65 appearances.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Snaps slump with helper Wood recorded an assist, five shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.
Impact Wood set up a Ross Colton tally in the third period, which tied the game at 3-3. The helper snapped a 10-game point drought for Wood, who has maintained a middle-six role despite his slump. The winger is up to 22 points, 135 shots on net, 94 hits, 71 PIM and a minus-3 rating across 62 outings overall.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist in win Wood had an assist, one shot on net and four penalty minutes over 13:20 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 win over Arizona.
Impact Wood had the primary helper on Ross Colton's first period tally that put the Avalanche on the board first. The assist was his third point in the last three games, and the second-line winger is up to 21 points through 51 games. The four PIM raised his season total to a team-high 65.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Logs two-pointer in win Wood had a goal, an assist and three shots on net over 13:36 of ice time in Tuesday's 6-3 win over Washington.
Impact A newly reconstituted second line of Wood, Artturi Lehkonen and Ross Colton combined for Colorado's first tally 2:46 into the game. Wood had the primary assist on Colton's goal, then scored one of his own later into an empty net to put the final touches on a win that snapped the Avalanche's four-game losing streak out of the break. The marker was the ninth for Wood, who snapped a seven-game drought without a goal.
FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches 10-assist mark Wood logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-1 win over the Kings.
Impact Wood set up the second of Logan O'Connor's two goals in the first period. With two goals and four assists over five games since he returned from an illness, Wood has handled his newfound second-line role quite well. The winger is up to 18 points, 91 shots on net, 49 hits, 59 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 44 appearances. The 28-year-old isn't the most consistent scorer, but he could provide value in deeper fantasy formats.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Two helpers in win Wood logged two assists and one shot on net over 17:34 of ice time in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Flyers.
Impact Wood, who had the primary assists on goals by Nathan MacKinnon and Logan O'Connor, is scorching since returning from the flu. He has points (two goals, three assists) in three straight games as part of a reconfigured second line. The unit of Wood, Ross Colton and Logan O'Connor accounted for six goals in those three games and have have filled an offensive void due to Valeri Nichushkin's personal leave from the team. Artturi Lehkonen (neck), who slotted in at wing on the second line prior to his injury, appears to be in line for a return Wednesday against the Capitals, but it's doubtful head coach Jared Bednar would break up the current iteration of the second line.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Scores again Wood scored a goal on four shots, blocked a shot and delivered three hits over 15:55 of ice time in Thursday's 5-2 loss to Boston.
Impact Wood's even-strength goal came seconds after Colorado's first power play ended. He picked up a rebound off the boards and banged away at the puck before lifting it over Jeremy Swayman. It was the second consecutive game with a tally for Wood, who moved into a top-six role with Artturi Lehkonen (neck) and Valeri Nichushkin (personal) unavailable.
JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Returns with two points Wood scored a goal on three shots and had an assist in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Senators. He also blocked two shots and had one hit over 15:30 of ice time.
Impact Wood, who returned from an illness that forced him to miss five games, scored early in the third period to make it a 4-4 game. He accepted Logan O'Connor's pass, moved around Vladimir Tarasenko, then went backhand-forehand. The third-line forward later returned the favor and assisted on O'Connor's tally to make it 6-4. Colorado has relied on its stars all season, but the team received goals from all four lines Tuesday. Wood is needed for more offense after Valeri Nichushkin (personal) was added to the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program earlier this week.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to rock Wood (illness) will be back in the lineup Tuesday against Ottawa, per the NHL media site.
Impact Wood is slated to occupy a bottom-six role following a five-game absence. He has generated six goals, 12 points, 80 shots on net and 44 hits in 39 contests this campaign.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Monday Wood (illness) won't play Monday versus Montreal, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.
Impact Wood joined the Avalanche for Monday's morning skate, but still has some work to do to get back into game shape after missing the past four contests. He might be available to return Tuesday versus Ottawa.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Not traveling with Avalanche Wood (illness) won't travel with the Avalanche for Saturday's game in Toronto, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.
Impact The contest versus the Maple Leafs is the first part of a five-game road trip for Colorado. The hope is Wood will be able to meet up with the Avalanche at some point during the trip. The 28-year-old has six goals, 12 points, 57 PIM, 44 hits and 16 blocks in 39 appearances this season. Wood has missed three straight outings because of the injury, and the Avalanche have been dressing 11 forwards and seven defensemen with Kurtis MacDermid being the extra blueliner.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play versus Knights Wood (illness) will not be in the lineup against Vegas on Wednesday, Colleen Flynn of The Hockey News reports.
Impact Wood will be out of action for his third straight game due to the flu. With just one point in his last eight outings, the 28-year-old winger's absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. Unless Artturi Lehkonen (neck) is cleared to play, Colorado figures to continue rolling with 11 forwards and seven defensemen for the time being.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Monday Wood (illness) is not in Monday's lineup against the Bruins, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Impact Wood will miss his second straight game while battling an illness. The 28-year-old has just six goals and 12 points through 39 games this season. Colorado will be back in action Wednesday against the Golden Knights.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Saturday Wood will miss Saturday's game against Florida because of an illness, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Impact Wood has six goals, 12 points and 57 PIM in 28 contests this year. With Wood unavailable, Ben Meyers is projected to draw into the lineup Saturday.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Snaps point drought Wood logged an assist and two shots on net over 15:31 of ice time in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over Dallas.
Impact It's not often Wood is on the ice with top-line center Nathan MacKinnon, but that's what happened in the first period. As Wood's shift was coming to an end, he skated into the Stars' zone and found Nathan MacKinnon, who went backhand through the five hole of Scott Wedgewood. The helper snapped Wood's seven-game point drought. He has six goals, six assists, 80 shots, 44 hits, 16 blocks and 57 PIM through 39 contests.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Finds twine in win Wood scored a goal on two shots and added four PIM in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.
Impact Wood's first-period tally stretched the Avalanche's lead to 3-0 and was ultimately the game-winning goal. The winger is showing a little more life on offense with a goal in two of the last three contests. He's at six tallies, five assists, 63 shots on net, 28 PIM, 32 hits and a minus-2 rating through 31 outings overall. Wood is unlikely to see much more than a middle-six role this season, and his offense isn't at a level to be useful in most fantasy formats.
DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies in win Wood scored a goal, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Sabres.
Impact Wood's goal on a breakaway gave the Avalanche a 3-0 lead in the first period. The 28-year-old had gone five games without a point heading into Wednesday. While his offense hasn't been all that consistent, he's held down a steady third-line role. Wood has five goals, 10 points, 59 shots on net, 30 hits, 24 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 29 appearances.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
