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    Erik Johnson

    ErikJohnson

    • Defense
    • Birthdate
      3/21/1988
    • Birthplace
      Bloomington, MN
    • Draft Info
      2006: Rd 1, Pk 1 (STL)

    Stats

    • G
      95
    • A
      253
    • PTS
      348
    • +/-
      -10
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      Avalanche's Johnson retires after 17 NHL seasons

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      Avalanche's Johnson retires after 17 NHL seasons
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        Sabres bolster blue line, bring in Johnson, Clifton

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        Avalanche take 3-1 lead into game 5 against the Wild

        Avalanche take 3-1 lead into game 5 against the Wild

        Minnesota Wild (46-24-12, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division)
        Wild's McCarron calls Avs' Manson 'dirty player' for butt-end to face

        Wild's McCarron calls Avs' Manson 'dirty player' for butt-end to face

        Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson returned from a five-game absence Monday night in Game 4 and took a double minor penalty for hitting Wild center Michael McCarron with the blunt end of his stick during a scrum midway through the first period.
        Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild: Game Highlights

        Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild: Game Highlights

        Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild: Game Highlights
        Avalanche change lines, goalies, then tame Wild for 3-1 lead

        Avalanche change lines, goalies, then tame Wild for 3-1 lead

        The high-scoring Avs snapped back from a midseries lull and beat the Wild in Game 4 on Monday night to take control of the second-round series.
        Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

        Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

        — Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored in the third period for Colorado, an opportune time for their first goals of the postseason as the high-scoring Avalanche snapped back from a midseries lull and beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4 on Monday...
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