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    Adam Proteau·Feb 2, 2025·Partner

    Three Key Takeaways From Avalanche's Win Over Flyers

    The Colorado Avalanche beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-0 Sunday to win three of their past four games. And Adam Proteau has three key takeaways from the Avs' latest victory.

    Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports - Three Key Takeaways From Avalanche's Win Over FlyersRon Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports - Three Key Takeaways From Avalanche's Win Over Flyers

    The Colorado Avalanche are on a roll of late, winning three of their past four games, including Sunday afternoon's 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Here are three key takeaways from Sunday's win:

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    1. Avs' defense clamps down for second straight game, Blackwood posts second straight shutout

    The Avalanche came into Sunday's tilt feeling great about their defensive game, having shut out the St. Louis Blues by a 5-0 score Friday. And the defense once again came through against the Flyers, as the Avs limited Philadelphia to only 24 shots on net, including only 14 shots in the final two period. 

    Meanwhile Colorado goalie Mackenzie Blackwood posted his second straight shutout, and third shutout of the season. He's been totally dialed-in, and with every game that passes, he's been one of the best trades any team has made this season. 

    The Avalanche may not be the NHL's best defensive team, but at the moment, they're limiting quality chances on Blackwood, and letting their offense do enough to earn them the 'W'.

    2. Drouin continues hot streak as Avalanche turn on the jets in crucial second period

    Avs' winger Jonathan Drouin had a three-point game in the win over the Blues, and against the Flyers, he posted a pair of assists to lead all Colorado point-getters as the Avalanche got both of their goals in the second period and they outshot Philadelphia 18-7 in the middle frame.

    Drouin now has 16 assists and 24 points this season, and while he's not going to win the Art Ross Trophy as the league's top point-getter, Drouin is chipping in on offense, and the Avs will gladly take what he's bringing to the table right now.

    3. MacKinnon, Necas lead way with more than 24 minutes and four shots apiece

    Most nights in the NHL, you need your best players to be your best players, and on Sunday, the Avalanche got solid performances from stars Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas. MacKinnon scored Colorado's second goal of the game (and his 20th of the season) on four shots, while playing 24:27 of ice time. Necas also had four shots in this game, and although he didn't get on the scoresheet, Necas lead all Avs forwards in ice time with 24:51, and Colorado coach Jared Bednar clearly trusts Necas as if he'd been coaching him for 10 years,

    There are games where other Avalanche players will have to step up and be differnce-makers, but more often than not, teams need to lean on their stars, and you can easily see where MacKinnon and Necas are going to be the key drivers of this Avs squad for a very long time. The acclimation period for Necas looks to be a short one, and that's music to Avalanche fans' ears.

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    AdamProteau·Feb 3, 2025
    Hey Avalanche fans. What are your takeaways from Colorado's win over the Flyers? Let me know in the comments below.
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    anonymous·Mar 5, 2025
    Mac, Mak and Nec looking like a great trio; not the same without Moose, but I love Nec's speed and puck handling. Moose was great, but he's not playing with Mac anymore; the Canes don't have a Mac. I do wish him the best and I know he'll have success either way; I enjoyed watching that trio for many years. We'll all enjoy watching the new trio for the Avs. Lastly, I know Mac said recently that he's become a better play-maker...I agree. But I'd love to see Mac do what he does best...and that's school all the other teams players and find the back of the net. If there's a better play by passing the puck, I trust him; but he has the skill and arsenal to score every time! Go Avs!
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    AdamProteau·Feb 3, 2025
    Hey again, Avs fans. What did you think of Sunday''s win over the Flyers? Let me know by leaving a comment here.
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