It was a full team effort to earn two points against the Vegas Golden Knights but Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev was superb in the 3-0 shutout win. The Colorado Avalanche enjoyed a morning matinee game Saturday afternoon. They played the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center - and defeated the home team by a final score of 7-4. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0y3K6_QZQs[/embed] They received contributions from several players including Logan O'Connor. O'Connor netted his first career hat trick, while Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon added to their impressive point totals. While this game was ongoing it appears that the New York Islanders were busy behind the scenes. They announced the firing of Lane Lambert and the hiring of a new coach - Patrick Roy. Patrick Roy. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAzNzcwMjE1NzkwNTUyNjM2/usatsi_8742593_168401874_lowres.jpg] Patrick Roy. Roy famously played as a goalie for the Montreal Canadiens and the Avalanche - in a career spanning 19 years. He was the recipient of the William M. Jennings trophy, Vezina Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy and the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup. Three years after his final playing year he transitioned into a head coaching position with the Quebec Ramparts of the QMJHL. Eight years there was enough for him to earn him an opportunity to coach the Avalanche. His tenure was only for three years, and the team only made the playoffs once during that time. Patrick Roy [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAzNzcwMTU0MDUwMzk3Njkx/usatsi_9109207_168401874_lowres.jpg] Patrick Roy After he left he went back to the Ramparts for five years. After winning the championship last year he decided to leave the organization. It seems like he has now found his new gig. RECENT AVALANCHE STORIES Avalanche's Makar can make history tonight [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/news/avalanches-makar-can-make-history-tonight] Avalanche forward enters NHL Player Assistance program [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/news/avalanche-forward-enters-nhl-player-assistance-program] Avalanche have a main competitor in the trade market [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/news/avalanche-have-a-main-competitor-in-the-trade-market] Avalanche on the hunt for goalie help [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/news/avalanche-on-the-hunt-for-goalie-help] AROUND THE NHL An In-Depth Look at Morgan Frost's Redemption Arc [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/news/an-in-depth-look-at-morgan-frosts-redemption-arc] 5 Best Lightning Draft Picks from Yzerman Era [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/news/5-best-lightning-draft-picks-from-yzerman-era] 'I Was Confused, to Be Honest': Edmonton Oilers' Warren Foegele Robbed of Significant Milestone by Officiating in the Last Minute of the Game [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/i-was-confused-to-be-honest-edmonton-oilers-warren-foegele-robbed-of-significant-milestone-by-officiating-in-the-last-minute-of-the-game] What Kevin Shattenkirk Had To Say About The PWHL, Women’s Beanpot [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/news/what-kevin-shattenkirk-had-to-say-about-the-pwhl-womens-beanpot-]