All About NHL - Colorado Avalanche

Daniel Tjarnqvist of the Colorado Avalanche missed two games in November of 2008 due to a foot injury. This injury likely prevented him from playing as it would have affected his ability to skate and perform on the ice.

Joe Sakic was named the captain of the 2007 NHL All-Star game because he was a highly respected and skilled player on the Colorado Avalanche team. Sakic had been with the Avalanche for his entire career and was known for his leadership abilities both on and off the ice. He had also previously served as the captain of the Avalanche, making him a natural choice for the captaincy in the All-Star game. Sakic's experience, skill, and leadership qualities made him the ideal candidate for this role.

In the 2005-2006 season, a total of 6 players from the Colorado Avalanche played in all 82 games. This suggests that these players were able to maintain good physical condition and avoid injuries throughout the entire season. Playing in every game demonstrates their consistency and reliability on the team.

Milan Hejduk scored the most power play goals for the Colorado Avalanche in the 2005-2006 season.

In the 2005-2006 season, the Colorado Avalanche scored 11 short-handed goals. This means that they were able to score 11 goals while they were down a player due to a penalty. Short-handed goals are considered impressive because the team is at a disadvantage, making it harder to score.

Alex Tanguay had the best shooting percentage for the Colorado Avalanche in the 2005-2006 season.

In the 2005-06 season, David Aebischer and Peter Budaj were the two Colorado Avalanche goalies who had a save percentage of .900 or higher.

Marek Svatos of the Colorado Avalanche missed 16 games of the 2007-08 season due to a torn ACL. This injury occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament, which is located in the knee, gets damaged or torn. This type of injury is common in sports and can result from sudden stops, changes in direction, or direct blows to the knee. The torn ACL would have required Svatos to undergo treatment and rehabilitation, causing him to miss a significant portion of the season.

Tyler Weiman made his NHL debut as a goalie for the Avalanche in a game against Nashville on October 4th, 2007.

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Florida Panthers to win their first Stanley Cup in 1996.

Mark Crawford was coaching the Colorado Avalanche during the 1996 Stanley Cup finals.

Rob Blake had the most shots on goal for the Colorado Avalanche in the 2005-2006 season. This means that he attempted the most shots towards the opposing team's goal compared to his teammates.

The Anaheim Mighty Ducks knocked the Colorado Avalanche out of the 2006 Playoffs.

The Colorado Avalanche had six overtime wins in the 2005-06 season.

In the 2005-06 season, the Colorado Avalanche scored 7 goals in a single game on four different occasions.