Avalanche defenseman Duncan Siemens’ nose shifted and swelled late Wednesday following a 5-2 victory that included several closed fist punches to his face from Calgary winger Tanner Glass during a first-period fight inside Pepsi Center.
Team doctors later examined Siemens’ nose, then pushed on it till they heard a distinct … pop.
“I actually thought it felt pretty good,” Siemens said after early skate Friday. “It relieved a lot of pressure.”
A fitting metaphor for Siemens’ hockey journey.
Drafted by Colorado in 2011 with the No. 11 overall pick, Siemens has appeared in just 10 career NHL games.