Compher scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

The center set up Tyson Jost before scoring a goal of his own in a span of 1:42 late in the third period. While the Avalanche came up short, it was encouraging to see Compher get on the scoresheet. He's produced seven shots, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in two games this year while seeing a more advanced role with Nathan MacKinnon (COVID-19 protocols) out.

Colorado head coach Jared Bednar needs "a bounce-back year" from Compher, Scott MacDonald of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Compher spent last season playing a variety of roles, sometimes getting minimal minutes on the third or fourth lines, as Bednar tried to get the five-year veteran going. He had a breakout campaign in 2018-19, when he pocketed 16 goals and registered 32 points, both career highs. Since then, Compher has not achieved a level of consistency, something not lost on the player. "I've had success in this league in different spurts, but consistency is key," Compher said. "I think as a player in this league, the more consistent you are, the better you can help your team and you're going to be able to consistently make an impact." Compher will be positioned to establish that consistency this season; the winger is expected to start the season on the second line with Nazem Kadri and Andre Burakovsky.

Compher posted an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Compher helped out on a Brandon Saad goal in the first period. Their line with Andre Burakovsky had a good showing, but the rest of the Avalanche's offense was smothered by the Golden Knights' defense. Compher has just two points, 12 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through eight playoff games.

Compher scored a shorthanded empty-net goal and went plus-3 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Blues in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Compher filled the empty cage to solidify the Avalanche's third win of the first-round series. It was his first postseason point this year. The 26-year-old has added three shots on net and a plus-4 rating in a middle-six role. Compher got the first chance to fill the second-line center role after Nazem Kadri was suspended for eight games after a headshot in Game 2. Should Compher struggle on a scoring line, Tyson Jost is also an option for the role, and there's a chance the two could be interchanged throughout the playoffs.

Compher scored three goals in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Compher tallied once in the first period and twice in the second to pick up his first NHL hat trick. The 26-year-old has picked up four goals and a helper in his last three games -- after a difficult season, he's gotten hot just in time for the playoffs. He's up to 10 tallies, 18 points, 47 shots on net and a plus-9 rating in 47 outings overall.

Compher scored the game-winning goal and blocked three shots in Monday's 2-1 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Compher gave the Avalanche their first lead of the game with his tally at 11:33 of the third period. He's racked up a goal and two assists through six outings in May. The 26-year-old forward has 15 points, 44 shots on net, 19 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 46 contests overall.

Compher produced an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Compher picked up the secondary helper on Devon Toews' opening tally in the first period. The 26-year-old Compher has just two assists in his last 10 games -- the poor performance has kept him limited to bottom-six duties. He's accumulated only 14 points, 43 shots on net, a plus-5 rating and 19 PIM through 45 outings.

Compher scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, went plus-2 and added two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Compher assisted on Pierre-Edouard Bellemare's first-period goal before scoring one of his own in the second. The 26-year-old Compher has only two multi-point efforts this year. He's up to six tallies, 12 points, 36 shots on net, 19 PIM and a plus-6 rating in 35 outings.

Compher scored a goal on two shots and had two blocks in Monday's 5-4 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Compher deflected a Cale Makar point shot late in the second period to extend Colorado's lead to 4-1. It was the fifth goal of the season for Compher, who has upped his offensive game in recent weeks with six points in his last eight games.

Compher had an assist and one shot on net in Wednesday's 9-3 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Compher slipped a back pass to Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, who unloaded a one-timer past Adin Hill to give Colorado a 3-1 lead just 5:36 into the game. The Avalanche's surge during the month of March lifted the offense of several of its depth forwards, including Compher, who has five points (two goals, three assists) over the last five games.