DTDBrandon Saad LW VGK Thu 3/11/21 12:00 AM
DTDBrandon Saad
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Saad scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Saad struck at 1:23 of the first period. That didn't lead to an offensive outburst, as the Avalanche were held at bay by Coyotes goalie Antti Raanta until Gabriel Landeskog scored in overtime. The 28-year-old Saad is up to nine goals, 15 points, 35 shots on net and a minus-4 rating in 23 contests.
DTDBrandon Saad LW VGK Sun 3/7/21 12:20 AM
DTDBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Saad scored a goal on his only shot and dished out a pair of hits Saturday in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Saad extended Colorado's lead to 4-2 at 6:27 of the third period, tapping in a centering feed while stationed in the blue paint. It was Saad's eighth goal of the season and gave the 28-year-old four points in the last two contests versus Anaheim. Saad has eight goals and six assists through his first 21 games in Colorado after bakc-to-back 20-goal campaigns in Chicago.
DTDBrandon Saad LW VGK Sat 3/6/21 1:25 AM
DTDBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Saad scored a goal and supplied a pair of assists in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Saad scored the game-tying goal at 17:23 of the second period. He also assisted on both of Valeri Nichushkin's tallies as the Avalanche came back from a two-goal deficit. The 28-year-old Saad has a solid 13 points, 29 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 20 appearances.
DTDBrandon Saad LW VGK Sat 2/27/21 6:26 AM
DTDBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Saad had one shot on net and one blocked shot over 15:01 of ice time in Friday's 3-2 win over Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Saad returned to the lineup after missing one game due to the birth of his second child. He was back on the second line and skated on the second power-play unit. This was his third consecutive game without a point.
DTDBrandon Saad LW VGK Fri 2/26/21 2:33 PM
DTDBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Saad (personal) participated in Friday's skate, suggesting he'll take part in Friday night's game against Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Saad missed Wednesday's game for the birth of his child, but he evidently was able to comply with all the COVID-19 protocols and won't need to isolate upon his return, so Saad should be back in his usual middle-six role against the Coyotes.
DTDBrandon Saad LW VGK Wed 2/24/21 1:19 PM
DTDBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Saad (personal) won't play Wednesday against the Wild so that he can attend the birth of his child.
EDGE Analysis
Saad will likely need to miss only one game and should be back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Coyotes. The veteran winger normally occupies a spot on the second line and No. 2 power-play unit.
DTDBrandon Saad LW VGK Wed 2/17/21 12:49 AM
DTDBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Saad scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Saad had a hand in Nathan MacKinnon's first period tally before scoring a goal of his own in the second. The two-point effort got Saad to 10 points in 13 appearances this season. The winger also has 19 shots on net, a minus-2 rating and six PIM. He's a fairly safe lock for a top-six role in a powerful Avalanche offense, which gives Saad a stable floor for fantasy purposes.
DTDBrandon Saad LW VGK Mon 2/1/21 12:29 AM
DTDBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Saad scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Saad tallied at 7:09 of the third period to give the Avalanche a 3-2 lead that didn't last. The winger has found his groove over the last four games, during which he's scored four times and added three assists. Saad has eight points, 13 shots and a minus-5 rating in 10 contests overall, but he's trending upward on the scoresheet.
DTDBrandon Saad LW VGK Sat 1/30/21 10:59 PM
DTDBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Saad scored a goal on two shots and supplied an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Saad's helper came on a Joonas Donskoi power-play goal late in the first period, which stood as the game-winner. Saad added insurance with his tally in the third. The 28-year-old winger appears to have found his place in Colorado -- he's recorded multiple points in the last three games. Saad is up to four goals, three helpers, 11 shots on goal and a minus-4 rating through nine contests.
DTDBrandon Saad LW VGK Thu 1/28/21 11:55 PM
DTDBrandon Saad
LW VGK
Saad posted two assists and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Saad set up linemates Nazem Kadri and Andre Burakovsky in a span of 1:58 in the middle of the third period. After scoring just once in the first six games, Saad has multiple points in each of the last two outings. The 28-year-old winger is up to five points, nine shots on goal, six PIM and a minus-5 rating after a solid Thursday.