Feb 8, 2014; Uniondale, NY, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) controls the puck in front of New York Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald (47) and goalie Evgeni Nabokov (20) during the first period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The Colorado Avalanche are currently riding a four-game point streak; not the one we all want, however. It’s great to see Colorado stealing points but like most of us, we want the whole two points. Colorado is coming off of ashootout loss to the San Jose Sharks at home, losing 3-2. Thursday night they take on the New York Islanders who sport a record of (6-3-0, 12 points).
What:NHL Regular Season – Game 11: New York Islanders (6-3-0, 12 pts) vs. Colorado Avalanche (2-4-4, 8 pts)
When:Thursday, October 30th
Where:Pepsi Center (Denver, Colorado)
Time:9:00 PM EST, 7:00 PM MST
TV:Altitude Sports
Colorado nearly came away with two points against the San Jose Sharks Tuesday night but came up short. Despite the loss, goaltenderSemyon Varlamovwas excellent – stopping 49-of-51 shots.Alex Tanguayrecorded Colorado’s first goal of the game on a short-handed attempt while captainGabriel Landeskognotched his fourth goal in the third period.
There are some changes made to Colorado’s lineup vs. Islanders.Patrick Royannounced that forwardDaniel Brierewill be a scratch for tonight’s game. Taking his place will be forwardDennis Everbergwho was called back up from Lake Erie. Here’s a look at how the lines will shape up for tonight’s matchup.
Line 1: Gabriel Landeskog –Matt Duchene–Ryan O’Reilly
Line 2:Jamie McGinn–Nathan MacKinnon–Jarome Iginla
Line 3: Alex Tanguay –John Mitchell– Dennis Everberg
Line 4:Cody McLeod– Marc-andre Cliche –Maxime Talbot
The only change to the defensive lines is Roy is playingNate Guenintonight, leadingZach Redmondas the odd-man out. Also, Semyon Varlamov will start in net for the Avalanche.
The team Colorado is taking on tonight (Isles) is coming off a 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. CenterJohn Tavaresrecorded his fourth goal of the season in the loss, tied atop the team lead in terms of points withBrock Nelson– sitting at 12.
Puck-drop between the New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche is scheduled for 9:00 PM EST, 7:00 PM MST.
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