Colorado has been a middle-of-the-pack team on the PK the past couple of seasons, but wants to improve while also needing to replace two key players.
DENVER, CO – JANUARY 24: Andrew Cogliano of the Colorado Avalanche defends Aliaksei Protas of the Washington Capitals during the first period at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Colorado Avalanche assistant coach Nolan Pratt delivered a simple message to his prospective penalty killers at a meeting early in training camp.
“They’re good players and they’re going to be tough to replace,” said defenseman Josh Manson, who was one of the most-used defensemen on the PK when he was healthy last year. “That’s kind of what you get with each season. There are new guys and new roles to fill. I think we’ve kind of had a kill by committee usually anyways. Guys will step up and fill that void.”
“It’s a big difference maker,” Avs coach Jared Bednar said, referencing the PK and the competition for final roster spots. “We need penalty killers. It will be a factor for sure.” One area to watch on the Avs’ PK — the quality of chances they allow. Colorado was eighth last season in shot attempts allowed and unblocked shot attempts allowed per 60 minutes at 4-on-5, according to NaturalStatTrick. The Avs were 18th in expected goals allowed per 60.
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