O'Connor's Return Sparks Avs in Playoff Opener

0:00On April 21st, Colorado Avalanche snagged a tight two-to-one win over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of their Western Conference first round, series. Logan O'Connor lit the lamp with a clutch wrist shot that gave them the lead they never gave up, putting the abs of one games to none heading into. Gained two tonight at 10 p.m. Eastern. O'Connor missed most of the regular season after hip surgery last June and a setback later on. He finally debuted on March 24th and a six-to-two smackdown of Pittsburgh, picking up two assists over 13 games to get his legs back under him. Team mates and even the Kings goalie are buzzing about his return. The columnal water bug with nonstop energy, always stripping pucks and blocking shots. That tenacity and speed make him perfect for these playoff moments, easing pressure and firing up the room. The 29-year-old undrafted forward has been with Colorado since signing as a free agent back in July 2018. He's part of their Stanley Cup squad from 2021-22 and just inked a six-year deal last September.

1:06Coach Jared Bednar loves his growth and how he grinds out chances on that solid fourth line. With O'Connor healthy, the O'Connor depth looks even deeper, ready to roll four strong lines into Game 2 at ball arena. This could be the edge they need to keep the momentum flowing deep into the playoffs. Team coverage, powered by AI. This is NHL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.