Avalanche-Devils Preview - The Orange Mane

Bronx33 · 12-09-2005, 02:20 PM

GAME: Colorado Avalanche (15-10-3) at New Jersey Devils (13-12-2).

TIME: Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST.

The Colorado Avalanche have a pleasant dilemma to sort out.

After an impressive NHL debut, the Avalanche may look once again to rookie Vitaly Kolesnik in net when they meet the New Jersey Devils.

Kolesnik was recalled from Tuesday from Lowell of the American Hockey League where he was 10-8-0 with a 2.80 goals-against average, a .916 save percentage and two shutouts.

The next night he turned aside 20 shots in a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins.

Kolesnik joins David Aebischer and Peter Budaj to create a logjam in goal for coach Joel Quenneville. Aebischer and Budaj combined to give up 11 goals in two losses before Kolesnik's debut.

"We're looking at a very interesting position at goaltending. The importance of it, we feel all three of them have the character to handle the situation," Quenneville said.

Avs captain Joe Sakic was also impressed with the rookie.

"He played well, really well," Sakic told the Denver Post. "He's a big kid and (shooters) don't see a lot of net. He played great positionally today. For a first game I'm sure he was nervous, but he played great."

Sakic had two assists in the win over Boston. He enters this contest with five goals and six assists during a seven-game points streak.

Sakic has 13 goals and 35 points in 34 regular-season games against the Devils in his career.

New Jersey will try to avoid their season-high third straight loss. Alexander Mogilny scored the lone goal for the Devils Wednesday in a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames.

New Jersey has scored three goals or less in five straight games.

"We've had our chances," forward Scott Gomez said. "When the power play is going good, they bounce in off three or four guys. Now, sometimes, it looks like we just learned how to skate."

New Jersey is 5-1-2 in its last eight home games against Colorado.

STANDINGS (through Dec. 8): Avalanche - 33 points, 3rd place, 5 PB, Northwest Division. Devils - 28 points, 4th place, 14 PB, Atlantic Division.

TEAM LEADERS: Avalanche - Marek Svatos, 13 goals; Alex Tanguay, 21 assists and 32 points; Ian Laperriere, 50 PIM. Devils - Brian Gionta, 16 goals and 29 points; Gomez, 14 assists; Jamie Langenbrunner, 34 PIM.

SPECIAL TEAMS (through Dec. 8): Avalanche - Power play: 19.1 percent (35 for 183), 8th in NHL (tied). Penalty killing: 84.6 percent (132 for 156), 6th (tied). Devils - Power play: 18.2 percent (29 for 159), 12th (tied). Penalty killing: 82.9 percent (112 for 135), 11th.

GOALTENDERS: Avalanche - Aebischer (11-6-0, 1 SO, 3.37 GAA); Kolesnik (1-0-0, 0, 1.00). Devils - Martin Brodeur (11-9-0, 3.11); Scott Clemmensen (2-3-2, 3.54).

2003-04 SEASON SERIES: Devils, 1-0-1.

LAST MEETING: Nov. 30, 2003; Tie, 1-1. At Denver, Erik Rasmussen scored the tying goal 73 seconds after Milan Hejduk gave Colorado the lead.

ROAD/HOME RECORDS: Avalanche - 7-6-0 on the road; Devils - 8-5-1 at home.

Bronx33 · 12-09-2005, 02:22 PM

kolesnik is a big kid!

http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/tea...er.asp?PID=105

phillybroncosnut · 12-09-2005, 03:56 PM

Only one thing to say about this game.......

Fock the Devils up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Clockwork Orange · 12-09-2005, 07:14 PM

Stop the presses, the Avs won a f'n shootout!! Vitaly Kolesnick stopped all 7 shooters he faced and Antti Laaksonen got the winner.

How's that for a story to tell the grandkids? That you outdueled Martin Brodeur in a shootout in your 2nd NHL start. Way to go Kolesnick.

Bronx33 · 12-09-2005, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillybroncosnut

Only one thing to say about this game.......

Fock the Devils up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will telll you right now! the boards that the devils have are garbage! they remind me of our old boards at the mac but we replaced them with seamless fairly quick. Point being they caused one of the goals which gave the devil some life which carried till the end, take that goal away and that game ends in regulation.

Breck Bronc · 12-10-2005, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronx33

I will telll you right now! the boards that the devils have are garbage! they remind me of our old boards at the mac but we replaced them with seamless fairly quick. Point being they caused one of the goals which gave the devil some life which carried till the end, take that goal away and that game ends in regulation.

The weird thing was the puck was on the yellow boards along the ice when it made its sudden change, not the glass. Those yellow boards should all be the same in every NHL building.

I'll take the exciting victory we got tonight. Now that we've won a shootout after 4 tries I'm not so opposed to the shootout. Kolesnick made some great saves in the shootout. Maybe he's our Kiprusoff?

Bronx33 · 12-10-2005, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breck Bronc

The weird thing was the puck was on the yellow boards along the ice when it made its sudden change, not the glass. Those yellow boards should all be the same in every NHL building.

I'll take the exciting victory we got tonight. Now that we've won a shootout after 4 tries I'm not so opposed to the shootout. Kolesnick made some great saves in the shootout. Maybe he's our Kiprusoff?

I didn't say it was on the glass, what i was saying is those old boards stink with non seamless glass and cr@ppy dashers. If you noticed in the first the D was running the puck up high only to see it shoot out in some odd direction. (the devils are cheap) end of story.

Mtbrncofn · 12-10-2005, 09:08 AM

That was a tad bit exciting last night.

Very impressive performance on the SO by Kolesnick.

Skrastins was also incredibly good. That stick save he made right in front of the net was just wow!

12-09-2005, 02:20 PM	#1
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	Avalanche-Devils Preview GAME: Colorado Avalanche (15-10-3) at New Jersey Devils (13-12-2). TIME: Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST. The Colorado Avalanche have a pleasant dilemma to sort out. After an impressive NHL debut, the Avalanche may look once again to rookie Vitaly Kolesnik in net when they meet the New Jersey Devils. Kolesnik was recalled from Tuesday from Lowell of the American Hockey League where he was 10-8-0 with a 2.80 goals-against average, a .916 save percentage and two shutouts. The next night he turned aside 20 shots in a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins. Kolesnik joins David Aebischer and Peter Budaj to create a logjam in goal for coach Joel Quenneville. Aebischer and Budaj combined to give up 11 goals in two losses before Kolesnik's debut. "We're looking at a very interesting position at goaltending. The importance of it, we feel all three of them have the character to handle the situation," Quenneville said. Avs captain Joe Sakic was also impressed with the rookie. "He played well, really well," Sakic told the Denver Post. "He's a big kid and (shooters) don't see a lot of net. He played great positionally today. For a first game I'm sure he was nervous, but he played great." Sakic had two assists in the win over Boston. He enters this contest with five goals and six assists during a seven-game points streak. Sakic has 13 goals and 35 points in 34 regular-season games against the Devils in his career. New Jersey will try to avoid their season-high third straight loss. Alexander Mogilny scored the lone goal for the Devils Wednesday in a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames. New Jersey has scored three goals or less in five straight games. "We've had our chances," forward Scott Gomez said. "When the power play is going good, they bounce in off three or four guys. Now, sometimes, it looks like we just learned how to skate." New Jersey is 5-1-2 in its last eight home games against Colorado. STANDINGS (through Dec. 8): Avalanche - 33 points, 3rd place, 5 PB, Northwest Division. Devils - 28 points, 4th place, 14 PB, Atlantic Division. TEAM LEADERS: Avalanche - Marek Svatos, 13 goals; Alex Tanguay, 21 assists and 32 points; Ian Laperriere, 50 PIM. Devils - Brian Gionta, 16 goals and 29 points; Gomez, 14 assists; Jamie Langenbrunner, 34 PIM. SPECIAL TEAMS (through Dec. 8): Avalanche - Power play: 19.1 percent (35 for 183), 8th in NHL (tied). Penalty killing: 84.6 percent (132 for 156), 6th (tied). Devils - Power play: 18.2 percent (29 for 159), 12th (tied). Penalty killing: 82.9 percent (112 for 135), 11th. GOALTENDERS: Avalanche - Aebischer (11-6-0, 1 SO, 3.37 GAA); Kolesnik (1-0-0, 0, 1.00). Devils - Martin Brodeur (11-9-0, 3.11); Scott Clemmensen (2-3-2, 3.54). 2003-04 SEASON SERIES: Devils, 1-0-1. LAST MEETING: Nov. 30, 2003; Tie, 1-1. At Denver, Erik Rasmussen scored the tying goal 73 seconds after Milan Hejduk gave Colorado the lead. ROAD/HOME RECORDS: Avalanche - 7-6-0 on the road; Devils - 8-5-1 at home.

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12-09-2005, 02:22 PM	#2
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	kolesnik is a big kid! http://www.coloradoavalanche.com/tea...er.asp?PID=105

12-09-2005, 03:56 PM	#3
phillybroncosnut Ring of Famer The HOF is BLIND!!! Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 9,955	Only one thing to say about this game....... Fock the Devils up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-09-2005, 07:14 PM	#4
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Stop the presses, the Avs won a f'n shootout!! Vitaly Kolesnick stopped all 7 shooters he faced and Antti Laaksonen got the winner. How's that for a story to tell the grandkids? That you outdueled Martin Brodeur in a shootout in your 2nd NHL start. Way to go Kolesnick.

12-10-2005, 09:08 AM	#8
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	That was a tad bit exciting last night. Very impressive performance on the SO by Kolesnick. Skrastins was also incredibly good. That stick save he made right in front of the net was just wow!