Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie, left, pursues the puck to the boards with New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Denver.
The Rangers played the Colorado Avalanche in a New Year's Eve NHL showdown on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, at the Pepsi Center.
Colorado Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard reacts after giving up a goal to New York Rangers left wing J.T. Miller in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec.