The Avalanche lost 4-3 in overtime to the Ottawa Senators on Friday in the opener of the two-game NHL Global Series at Ericsson Globe in Stockholm. Five observations from the game:
Duchene pointless. Former Avalanche forward Matt Duchene, playing in his first game with the Senators since Sunday’s three-team blockbuster trade, centered the top line and logged 16 minutes, 44 seconds but was pointless and minus-1. Duchene had two shots and delivered one hit. Playing in his 587th NHL game, Duchene wasn’t a factor for Ottawa against his former team.
Girard shines.