Conversely, the Avalanche were playing like a team that knew they had to go to New Jersey to play a rested, quality hockey team in the Devils. Alexandar Georgiev ... Avs’ second goal. The third ...

Georgiev helped the Avs through some rough patches in the opening 40 minutes, then the team put forth one of its best defensive efforts in the third period ... the New Jersey Devils, one of ...

At the start of the third period, coach Bednar put Annunen back in goal and replaced Georgiev. The Avs No. 40 made 14 saves during his time in this game. As for Annunen, he ended up giving up two ...