DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche have relied on their stars to carry the offence, but it was the supporting cast that got things rolling on New Year’s Eve. Gabriel Landeskog scored twice in less than two minutes in the second period, and Colorado routed the New York Islanders 6-1 on Sunday night. “Second period, I thought the Soderberg line kind of turned the tide for us,” Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said. Jaroslav Halak had 30 saves, including 19 in the second period when Colorado put a season-high 23 shots on goal. Landeskog scored on the power play with 3:25 left, and after the goal Weight was venting to the officials when he was ejected.

Source: National Post January 01, 2018 04:01 UTC