Varly Makes the Save Sans Mask (5)
Semyon Varlamov is an extraordinarily talented goalie. He also has some Roy-like fire in him. Despite a broken mask and errant stick, Varly stays in the play and makes the save to keep his team up by two. Phoenix just didn't have a chance.
EJ Interview Bombs Wilson (12)
The new coaching regime brought more than just on ice improvement to the Avalanche. The lighter atmosphere Roy & Co. created led to more fun, much of which transferred into the public eye. A meme popped up that was clearly the brainchild of Erik Johnson: the interview bomb. While the year saw many funny moments, none were better than this little doozie during a mid-game interview on the bench.