Artemi Panarin scored two goals, Chris Kreider had the go-ahead goal off a defensive deflection with 9:38 to play, and the New York Rangers rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club.
The Colorado Avalanche (27-17-1) continue their homestand against the Edmonton Oilers (28-13-3). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. MT but could be pushed back to 7:50 p.m. since it’s the second part of a double-header on ESPN.
When you think of New York Rangers forwards Sam Carrick, Adam Edstrom and Matt Rempe, goal-scoring probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But the Rangers’ fourth line has scored four goals in the past three games, helping fuel a 2-0-1 stretch.
The Colorado Avalanche are back in action tonight to square off against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. After a come from behind victory against the New York Rangers on Tuesday, the Avs had clinched the result they were after but were not happy with how they played - with Head Coach Jared Bednar citing their performance as “unimpressive.
The Edmonton Oilers haven’t enjoyed home cooking for a while, and it will be a few more days before they unpack their bags. In the midst of playing seven of eight games on the road, the sixth is Thursday night when the Oilers visit the Colorado Avalanche in Denver.
After a thrilling come-from-behind victory on Tuesday, the Avalanche host the Edmonton Oilers in the second of a five-game homestand. This is the second of three meetings between the teams this season, as the Oilers won 4-1 in Denver on November 30, and they’ll play again in Edmonton on February 7.
Jared Bednar shook up the line combinations at practice following a disappointing effort vs the New York Rangers. The Avs also placed John Ludvig on waivers. Speaking of which, a high-priced goalie in Pittsburgh was also put on waivers.
The Edmonton Oilers haven't enjoyed home cooking for a while, and it will be a few more days before they unpack their bags.
Teams are typically happy after a win, but the Colorado Avalanche were the opposite on Tuesday night. Following a 3-2 overtime win versus the New York Rangers, the collective agreement in the room was “not good enough.
Kirby Dach scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-3 on Tuesday night. Mike Matheson, Patrik Laine and Cole Caufield also scored for Montreal, which has won eight of its last 10.
The New York Rangers’ five-game point streak continues, but a 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche stings. So, what's next?