Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Provides late spark in loss
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Rodrigues scored a goal on two shots and added five hits in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken in Game 5.
Rodrigues took a shot from the point that deflected in off of two Kraken players. That cut the deficit to one goal, but the Avalanche couldn't find an equalizer. The 29-year-old forward is up to one goal, three assists, 12 shots on net, 15 hits and a plus-4 rating through five playoff contests as he continues to contribute from a top-line role.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Garners assist in overtime loss
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Rodrigues posted an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken in Game 4.
Rodrigues helped out on the first of Mikko Rantanen's two tallies in the second period. This was Rodrigues' third straight game with an assist, but he's gone five contests without scoring a goal. The 29-year-old has added 10 shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-4 rating through four playoff outings.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Helpers in back-to-back games
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Rodrigues logged an assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Kraken in Game 3.
Rodrigues helped out on the second of Nathan MacKinnon's two goals in the game. Over his last five games, Rodrigues has a goal and four assists, with two of those helpers coming in three playoff outings. The 29-year-old forward has added eight shots on net, seven hits and a plus-3 rating while seeing top-six minutes in the postseason. With Valeri Nichushkin (personal) away from the team, Rodrigues could get an extended run on the top line.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Contributes assist
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Rodrigues notched an assist, five hits, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Kraken in Game 2.
Rodrigues set up Valeri Nichushkin on the game-tying goal in the second period. Over his last four games, Rodrigues has a goal and three assists. The 29-year-old forward was on the first line after a top-six shuffle following Tuesday's Game 1 loss, but it's unclear how long Rodrigues will be able to hold that spot over Nichushkin or Mikko Rantanen, who were on the second line Thursday.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Two points in victory
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Rodrigues tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Jets.
Rodrigues set up Mikko Rantanen's power-play tally in the second period before scoring the eventual game-winner early in the third, firing a long-range wrist shot that David Rittich couldn't handle. Rodrigues has recorded 16 goals and 37 points in 68 games.
Rodrigues registered an assist and went plus-4 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.
Rodrigues was more of a passenger on the top line, but he was able to contribute by setting up Mikko Rantanen's goal at 2:32 of the second period. With three points over six games since returning from a concussion, Rodrigues continues to serve as a key part of the Avalanche's supporting cast. He's up to 36 points, 176 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 64 appearances.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Tallies in Tuesday's overtime win
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Rodrigues scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sharks.
Rodrigues put the Avalanche ahead 2-0 in the first period. He'd been limited to two assists over six games since his last goal. The 29-year-old forward is up to 15 tallies, 35 points, 176 shots on net and a plus-2 rating through 63 outings, primarily playing in a top-six role.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Picks up power-play helper
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Rodrigues logged a power-play assist in Monday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.
Rodrigues was held off the scoresheet Sunday in his return from a two-game absence due to a concussion. He was able to make a late contribution Monday, helping out on a Samuel Girard tally in the third period. Rodrigues is up to 34 points, 170 shots on goal and a plus-1 rating through 60 appearances this season, primarily in a middle-six role.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Returns to ice
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Rodrigues had two shots on goal over 14:00 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over Arizona.
Rodrigues returned to action after missing two games with a concussion. Prior to being out, he was skating on the top line, but Rodrigues was on the second unit with J.T. Compher and Alex Newhook on Sunday.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Expected to play Sunday
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Coach Jared Bednar expects Rodriques (concussion) to return to the lineup Sunday versus Arizona, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Rodrigues was injured Monday against the Blackhawks and has missed the last two games while in concussion protocol. He has 14 goals and 33 points in 58 games this season.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: In concussion protocol
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Rodrigues has been placed in concussion protocol after getting injured Monday against Chicago, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Rodrigues didn't practice Tuesday and a timetable for his return is unclear. He has supplied 14 goals, 33 points and 168 shots on net in 58 games this season. Denis Malgin replaced Rodrigues on the top line in Monday's contest and could be primed for an increased role.
Rodrigues suffered an upper-body injury versus Chicago on Monday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Rodrigues had found himself playing in a first-line role of late in addition to featuring with the No. 2 power-play unit. In his last 10 contests, the 29-year-old natural center managed three goals, three assists and 22 shots. If Rodrigues does miss any time, Valeri Nichushkin could be in line to step into a first-line role.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Logs assist in win
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Rodrigues had an assist, one shot on net and one blocked shot over 17:53 of ice time in Saturday's 5-1 win over Detroit.
Rodrigues and Nathan MacKinnon executed pinpoint passing to set up Mikko Rantanen's tally in the third period. Rodrigues has bounced around the lines this season but was recently given a plum assignment on the top line. He's responded to it with three goals and three assists over the last nine games.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Lights lamp in win
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Rodrigues scored a goal on four shots with two hits and three blocked shots over 15:22 of ice time in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Senators.
Rodrigues buried a wrister off a feed from Nathan MacKinnon for his 14th tally of the season. He's getting top line TOI of late and registered three goals and two assists over the last eight games.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Skates on top line
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Rodrigues had two shots on goal over 17:25 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Coyotes.
The TOI was the most in three weeks for Rodrigues, who swapped roles with Artturi Lehkonen during five-on-five play. Coach Jared Bednar moved Rodrigues to the top line and Lehkonen to the second unit. The coach told Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now that the second line of Lehkonen, J.T. Compher and Valeri Nichushkin did a great job against the Coyotes' top line, so perhaps Rodrigues will remain on the first line with Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen when the Avalanche play the Canadiens in Montreal on Monday.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Nets goal in loss
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Rodrigues scored a goal on five shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Kings.
Rodrigues has bounced around the lineup a bit, and he was on the second line for this contest. The 29-year-old has two goals and an assist over his last four outings despite the constantly evolving role. He's up to 30 points, 158 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 52 games this season.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Slips helper in overtime loss
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Rodrigues provided an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken.
Rodrigues was back in a bottom-six role as expected with Valeri Nichushkin (illness) returning to the fold. Rodrigues was credited with the helper after winning a board battle that led to Denis Malgin's second-period marker. With a goal and an assist in his last two games, Rodrigues may be heating up a bit, but it'll be tough to sustain if he remains on the fourth line. The 29-year-old has 29 points, 150 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 50 appearances.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Moves to top line, snaps drought
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Rodrigues scored a power-play goal and had two shots on goal in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Dallas. He added one hit and one blocked shot over 12:24 of ice time.
Rodrigues opened the game on the top line, filling in for Valeri Nichushkin (illness), but he lasted just four shifts with Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen. On his second shift, Rodrigues committed a turnover that led to the Stars' first goal. He made amends in the third period, finishing on the power play for the Avalanche's final goal and his first tally in 12 games. If Nichushkin returns for Sunday's game against Seattle, Rodrigues should be back in a bottom-six role.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Manages assist Friday
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Rodrigues posted an assist in Friday's 5-1 win over the Jets.
Rodrigues set up Mikko Rantanen's first-period marker, which ended up being the game-winner. Prior to Friday, Rodrigues had no points in February -- he's taken a noticeable step back as the Avalanche have gotten their forward group closer to full health. The 29-year-old has 11 goals, 16 assists, 136 shots on goal and a minus-1 rating through 45 appearances.
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Avalanche's Evan Rodrigues: Playing Saturday
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Rodrigues (face) will be back in action versus Florida on Saturday, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Rodrigues took a stick to his mouth in the third period Thursday and did not return. He needed stitches to close the cut, but it will not keep him out of action Saturday. Rodrigues has 11 goals, 26 points and 120 shots on goal, in 39 games this season.
