Saad scored a goal on two shots and added a pair of hits Tuesday in a 3-2 overtime loss to Vegas in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Saad broke a scoreless deadlock with just two seconds left in the first period, firing a desperation shot from the top of the left circle that somehow eluded Vegas netminder Marc-Andre Fleury. It was the seventh tally of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for Saad, who has lit the lamp in seven of his last eight games despite registering just 16 shots on goal during that stretch, good for a 43.8 shooting percentage.

Saad scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Saad opened the scoring just 1:50 into the contest, but that was all the Avalanche could muster Sunday. The 28-year-old winger has scored in six of the last seven games, and he's only been held off the scoresheet twice in eight playoff outings. Saad has added 16 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-3 rating from a middle-six role.

Saad scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Saad extended his goal streak to five games with his first-period tally. He's added 13 shots on goal and a plus-3 rating through six playoff contests. The Pennsylvania native will look to keep the hot streak rolling in Vegas in Friday's Game 3.

Saad scored a goal on two shots, went plus-2 and added 12 PIM in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Saad extended the Avalanche's lead to 3-0 just 1:04 into the second period. In the third, he engaged in a slow-developing line brawl and received a 10-minute misconduct penalty. Saad has scored in four straight games, providing consistent depth scoring from the middle six.

Saad scored a power-play goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Blues in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Saad got the Avalanche on the board with his third goal of the postseason, beating Jordan Binnington with a wrist shot from the high slot to make it 1-1 at 11:37 of the opening period. The first-year Avalanche forward lit the lamp in each of the final three games of the series and has six goals in his last eight contests dating back to the regular season.

Saad scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Blues in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Saad provided an insurance tally in the third period. The 28-year-old winger has mustered two goals, six shots on net and a plus-1 rating through three playoff contests. He'll likely remain in a third-line role -- the Avalanche have won all three games against the Blues with a plus-10 goal differential, so they have little need to mix things up.

Saad scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Blues in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Saad was held off the scoresheet in Game 1, his first appearance since April 24. He appeared set for another quiet showing Wednesday before he added an insurance tally in the third period. The 28-year-old winger has racked up four shots and averaged 13:35 of ice time in a third-line role to open the postseason.

Saad had two shots on net over 14:38 of ice time in Colorado's 4-1 win over St. Louis in Game 1 of their playoff series Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Saad was iffy with a lower-body injury that forced him to miss the final 11 games of the regular season. He lined up on the left wing of the third line.

Saad (lower body) was on the ice for Saturday's practice, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saad was originally expected to miss Monday's Game 1 against the Blues, but Dater reports that Coach Jared Bednar now believes Saad will play in the postseason opener. Saad will likely return to his customary middle-six role, in which he potted 15 goals to go with nine assists in 44 regular-season appearances.

Saad (lower body) is slated to be sidelined for at least the first game of the postseason, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The news also rules Saad out for the final three regular-season contests after having already missed the last eight games. Prior to getting hurt, the Pittsburgh native recorded five goals on 18 shots in his previous 10 outings. Once healthy, Saad should slot into the second or third line.