The Colorado Avalanche dominated the game against the Anaheim Ducks, with multiple players contributing to their 8-2 victory. Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals, including a deflection off a Devon Toews shot. Samuel Girard and Radko Gudas also contributed to the Avs' lead. The Ducks, who had previously shown resilience with six third-period comebacks in 15 games, were unable to mount a comeback against the Avalanche. Lukas Dostal faced significant pressure in goal for the Ducks.
No comeback tonight for Ducks as it falls apart in the third period against the Avalanche, who score five times in the third and roll 8-2. Eight Avs had multi-point nights. Ducks weren't in this one really and Lukas Dostal took the brunt of it.
Nichushkin gets his second of the game, another deflection in front. That's four goals in four games since becoming a father.
Nichushkin with another redirection goal. This time off a Makar shot on the PP 5-1 Avs
The Ducks have six (!!!) third period comeback wins in 15 games this season. Can Colorado keep that number there?
Tomas Tatar misses an open net and as Dostal got the stick over JUST in time #Avs #GoAvsGo @TheRinkColorado
Tatar just misses an empty net for his first. Nice breakout play by Drouin to create a 2-on-1. Avs to the PP.
Tomas Tatar hit the post on a 2-on-1. Nice play by Drouin and Johansen to set it up. #Avs draw a penalty in the process.
Mikko Rantanen gets a double minor for high-sticking. It's confirmed after video review. Ducks have four minutes to try to tie this game.
Rantanen gets 4 minutes for high-sticking Troy Terry. Avs going on a lengthy PK
Gudas scores with less than a minute left, 2-1 Avs still lead #Avs #GoAvsGo @TheRinkColorado
After Miles Wood nearly scores on a shorthanded breakaway, Radko Gudas blasts a shot from the point, and Samuel Carrick redirects it past Georgiev. Avs lead 2-1 despite leading in shots 17-2.
Radko Gudas' point shot beats Georgiev through traffic, Ducks second shot on goal makes it 2-1 with 32.8 seconds remaining in the first period
Avs going back on the PK outshooting ANA 15-1 Tatar for interference
Val Nichushkin redirects a Toews shot on goal to get the Avs ahead 2-0 #Avs #GoAvsGo @TheRinkColorado
Valeri Nichushkin redirects a Devon Toews shot past Dostol, and the #Avs are out to a 2-0 lead. Dominant showing so far. Anaheim has only one shot, though Leo Carlsson did hit a post.
Nichushkin deflects one in front. 2-0.
Samuel Girard scores on a goalmouth scramble rebound after Tomas Tatar made a great play to keep the puck in the OZ. #Avs have 11 shots on goal in the first seven minutes. Ducks have no shots on goal, though Leo Carlsson did rifle one off the post.
Sam Girard comes back into the lineup after sitting out the last game for injury and scores a PP goal #Avs #GoAvsGo @TheRinkColorado
Sam Girard with the goal crashing the net. Yes, you read that correctly. Tatar won a battle at the blueline and should get his third assist in two games. 1-0.
Jack Johnson puts a puck on net, and Samuel Girard fights for the the rebound. He eventually bats it home to put the #Avs up 1-0. That's Girard's first of the year. Avs lead 11-0 in shots.
Urho Vaakanainen's first career goal breaks a tie and gives Ducks a 3-2 road win over Predators. After being down 2-0, it is six third-period comebacks in first 15 games. Radko Gudas had a huge Gordie Howe (fight goal assist) game. Did it without Leo Carlsson, Trevor Zegras.