Especially considering the numbers, which show Compher and Newhook weren’t all that impossible to bring back.

Source: https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2023/07/28/avalanche-centers-lineup-ryan-johansen-ross-colton-jt-compher-upgrade/

He felt his linemate J.T. Compher should’ve drawn a high-sticking penalty call.

Source: https://milehighsports.com/mikko-rantanens-late-penalty-frustrates-avalanche-as-third-period-comeback-falls-short/

Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon and Compher had scored in the third to erase the 4-1 hole after a middle frame when the Panthers outshot the Avalanche 17-4.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/01/10/florida-panthers-erase-avalanche-comeback/

The game was tied at 3 when Compher redirected Seider’s shot from the point 15:23 into the second period.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/hockey-game-stories/3245726/alex-debrincat-scores-2-goals-as-detroit-red-wings-top-tampa-bay-lightning-6-4.html