Veteran Johnson, rookie Byram form tight bond on ‘D’ for Avs


              Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) and Bowen Byram (4) celebrate a goal as Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard (75) skates past during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Amber Bracken/The Canadian Press via AP)
            
              Colorado Avalanche's Bowen Byram (4) checks Edmonton Oilers' Jesse Puljujarvi (13) during second period NHL hockey conference finals action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Monday, June 6, 2022. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
            
              Colorado Avalanche's Erik Johnson (6) hugs Bowen Byram (4) after the team beat the Edmonton Oilers in overtime of NHL playoff hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, Monday, June 6, 2022. The Avalanche won the game 6-5, to take the series. (Amber Bracken/The Canadian Press via AP)
            
              Colorado Avalanche's Bowen Byram (4), J.T. Compher (37) and Andrew Cogliano (11) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Amber Bracken/The Canadian Press via AP)
            
              Colorado Avalanche's Bowen Byram (4) and Edmonton Oilers' Warren Foegele (37) battle for the puck during second period NHL hockey conference finals action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Monday, June 6, 2022. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
            
              Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers with  Bowen Byram (4) during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals, Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
            
              Colorado Avalanche's Erik Johnson handles the puck during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues Saturday, May 21, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Veteran Johnson, rookie Byram form tight bond on ‘D’ for Avs