Erik Johnson's new role is a perfect fit, and the Colorado Avalanche have been enjoying some well-deserved time off after a busy opening week.
The team had a packed schedule, with two road trips to L.A. and Buffalo, and two home games in between. The Sabres game was particularly challenging, with a quick turnaround after a shootout loss on Saturday.
Now, the team has over 72 hours between games, allowing them to work on areas for improvement after a successful 3-0-1 start.
Erik Johnson's new role is a perfect fit.
The New York Rangers have also set a new home record, although it's one they'd rather forget. Additionally, there have been two significant goalie injuries around the league.
Author's summary: Erik Johnson's new role and Avalanche updates.