Colorado Avalanche Prepare for Matchup Against San Jose Sharks
As the Colorado Avalanche gear up for their matchup against the San Jose Sharks, team captain Gabe Landeskog invoked the phrase “Find a Way,” a mantra that propelled the franchise to its 2022 Stanley Cup victory. Currently, the Avalanche are enjoying an impressive season, leading the NHL with a record of 16 wins, 1 loss, and 5 overtime losses through their first 21 games. Achieving just one regulation defeat at this point in the campaign is a rare feat in the history of professional hockey, occurring only four times since 1926.
Power Play Adjustments
Despite their remarkable start, Landeskog acknowledged that there remains an aspect of the team needing refinement—the power play. With the season still in its early stages, the Avalanche are in a favorable position to experiment and explore adjustments without the pressure of urgent necessity. Recently, they initiated changes to their power play setup, moving Landeskog onto the first unit instead of Victor Olofsson during their recent road games against the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks.
“The power play is one of the things we continue to work on. We’re understanding where we’re at; if our power play can begin contributing goals consistently, it would make a significant impact.”
His confidence remained steadfast; even on less-than-perfect nights, the Avalanche have shown a propensity to secure victories. Landeskog explained,
“It’s early in the season; we’re testing out different strategies. When things aren’t flowing, it’s easy to get caught up in trying to reinvent everything, but sometimes it’s simply about sticking with what you have. We’re going to keep making adjustments where needed, but I’m not worried. We’ll find solutions.”
Through this early part of the season, the Avalanche have netted 13 power-play goals at a conversion rate of 15.7 percent, placing them in a four-way tie for 15th overall in the league with teams like the New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues.
Upcoming Game and Fan Engagement
As they prepare for tonight’s game—battling for a second chance against the Sharks after a narrow 3-2 overtime loss in their last encounter—Colorado aims to strengthen their record at Ball Arena. Live coverage will begin at 7 p.m. local time, offering fans the opportunity to witness the team’s efforts to further build upon their ongoing success.
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