NHL
Avalanche speed overwhelms opponents in the neutral zone
Colorado’s transition game is producing odd-man rushes at a rate unmatched across the league.
Colorado plays fast, and most teams simply cannot keep up through the middle of the ice.
Key takeaways
- League lead in rush scoring chances
- 41 goals off the rush
- Top-three in shots per game
What happened
The Avalanche lead the league in rush chances and have scored 41 goals off the rush, nearly double the league average.
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Why it matters
Speed through the neutral zone forces defenders to back off, opening space for Colorado’s skilled forwards to create.
Colorado’s transition game is producing odd-man rushes at a rate unmatched across the league.
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What to watch next
- Defensive structure when the rush fails
- Health of the top defense pair
- Back-to-back road games
