Owen Tippett and Flyers strike 1st against Avalanche
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Should the Colorado Avalanche have cause for concern as losses continue to pile up?
The Colorado Avalanche will be out to avenge a Jan. 12 loss when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs for a rematch Sunday afternoon.
Early in the third period, Tippett's second tally of the game (17th) and a Matvei Michkov deflection goal (11th) re-opened a two-goal edge for Philly. In the middle stages of the frame, Tippett scored (SHG, 18th) on a shorthanded breakaway to complete his hat trick. Later Michkov collected his second goal of the night (ENG, 12th).
Avalanche danger is expected to increase across Colorado's high country heading into the weekend as a new round of snow moves into the mountains.
The Vancouver Canucks could be moving on from another offensive weapon before the trade deadline.
The Avalanche lost 7-3 to the Philadelphia Flyers at Ball Arena on Friday. Parker Kelly, Victor Olofsson and Cale Makar scored for Colorado, while Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas each posted two assists. Philadelphia's Owen Tippett opened the scoring at 15:02 of the first period via a right-circle wrist shot.
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CAIC warns of high avalanche risk across the state this weekend
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — With the anticipated winter storm this weekend, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is warning travelers of an increased avalanche danger in the mountains across the state.
Colorado Avalanche (34-6-9, in the Central Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (24-18-9, in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Sunday, 1:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to break their three-game slide when they play the Colorado Avalanche.
David Pagnotta reports that the Colorado Avalanche are among many teams interested in defenseman Mario Ferraro from the San Jose Sharks