Avs Game 18 Grades – That’s Called a Winning Streak

The Colorado Avalanche recovered after a late tying goal, and beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in overtime, giving them their first winning streak since the first two games of the year.

How did each player perform? Let’s find out…

Tyson Barrie (C-) – It was nice for him to get on the scoresheet, even if he got a little lucky with the goaltender just missing it, but the Avs got pounded with him on the ice. Columbus attempts 79 shots overall on 5 on 5, and Barrie was on the ice for 40 of them, despite starting more shifts in the offensive zone than any other Avs player. He needs to be better.

Francois Beauchemin (C-) – A sloppy game for Beauch, like it was for most of the Avs defensemen. A few…