Ryan Graves Scores Lone Regulation Goal for Colorado in Win
5 years agoColorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves pocketed a second-period goal Saturday night, providing the only offensive chance that Colorado would cash in on until the final round of the shootout. It was a rare lack of production from Colorado, who have the third-best goals scored per game rate (3.46) in the league this season. Colorado did control the majority of shot share in the contest though with 31 shots compared to 21 from the Kings, and Graves led all Colorado defensemen with 3 shots on net. A lack of usage on the power play limits Graves' value, but paring with Cale Makar at even-strength will ensure he is on the ice for plenty of offensive opportunities. Those opportunities have translated to nine goals on the season so far and should continue to provide enough fantasy value to make Graves a name to consider in deeper leagues.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com