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Can the Avalanche Surge Continue at Rogers Place?

As the Colorado Avalanche prepare to face off against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent momentum. The Avalanche have been on a tear, with two wins in their last three games, showcasing a potent offense and impenetrable defense.


Apr 11, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) warms up before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

In their latest victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado dominated with a 5-0 scoreline. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they peppered the opposition's net with 37 shots, converting five into goals for an impressive shooting percentage of fourteen percent. The powerplay unit capitalized on one of their two opportunities while maintaining perfect penalty killing throughout the game.


However, it wasn't just offense that won them the game; goaltending played a crucial role as well. The Avalanche's netminder stopped all 37 shots faced, earning a shutout and boosting his save percentage to one hundred percent for that match.


Apr 11, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) celebrates the goal of defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) as Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) and goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) and defenseman Jack Johnson (3) react in overtime at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The previous encounter against Nashville Predators didn't go as planned for Colorado. Despite putting up twenty-six shots and winning forty-seven percent of faceoffs, they only managed to find the back of the net once while conceding four times in regulation and once in an empty net situation.


Looking further back at another win against Chicago Blackhawks by five goals without reply showcases consistency in both scoring efficiency and defensive solidity when victorious.


Apr 11, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) controls the puck in the second period against the Edmonton Oilers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming clash will test whether Colorado can continue this form away from home ice. Edmonton Oilers will be looking to capitalize on any slip-ups but facing an Avalanche squad brimming with confidence could prove challenging.


Fans can catch all the action from this exciting matchup scheduled for March 17th at 02:00 AM UTC at Rogers Place. Broadcasts are available via ESPN+ online or ALT TV network for those who prefer traditional viewing methods.

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