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Colorado Avalanche forward Miles Wood was a healthy scratch at times during the playoffs in New Jersey last year, but he was an impact guy in Game 1 against the Jets.

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The intrigue in the Colorado Avalanche net has expanded beyond just who might play Tuesday night. 

When this season began, the biggest question mark for the Avalanche was center depth behind Nathan MacKinnon. It looked like a strength in Game 1 against the Jets.

Connor Hellebuyck made sure he did one important thing while winding down Sunday after the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-6 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. The favourite to win this seasons Vezina Trophy as the NHLs top goalie made sure his recovery included replenishing his fluids.

Connor Hellebuyck made sure he did one important thing while winding down Sunday after the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-6 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. The favourite to win this season’s Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie made sure his recovery included replenishing his fluids.

That attrition is already showing early in the first round this spring on defence, from Tampa Bay’s Mikhail Sergachev and Colorado’s Samuel Girard being out long term to Carolina’s Brett Pesce going down Monday night and Washington being down to minor leaguers to fill its many voids.

Injured captain hasn't played since 2022 Stanley Cup Final; on-ice presence 'good for morale,' coach says