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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings (7:00 p.m. MT)

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images It’s another Colorado Avalanche game day! After finishing up a three-game road trip through Canada, the Colorado Avalanche return home tonight to take on the Detroit Red Wings. This will be the second and final regular-season matchup between these two teams, with Colorado winning the first one by a final score of 2-1. Colorado Avalanche The Avs come in...2025
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• Preview: Avs take on the Red Wings upon return to Ball Arena

Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images After wrapping up their Canadien road-trip, the Avs look to get another two points tonight against Detroit. After finishing up a three-game road trip through Canada, the Colorado Avalanche return home tonight to take on the Detroit Red Wings. This will be the second and final regular-season matchup between these two teams, with Colorado winning ...2025
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• Recap: Brock Nelson’s shootout tally wins it, the Avalanche survive the Canadiens

David Kirouac-Imagn Images The Avalanche had a commanding 4-1 lead entering the third period, but it nearly came unglued. Tour De Canada ended with Montreal madness, but the Colorado Avalanche overcame a rough third period to escape Bell Centre with a 5-4 victory Saturday night. The Avalanche entered the third period with a commanding 4-1 advantage until the Canadiens nailed Colorado with ...2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Montreal Canadiens (5:00 p.m. MT)

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images It’s another Colorado Avalanche gameday! After playing a back-to-back against Toronto and Ottawa, the Colorado Avalanche finishes their little three-game trip tonight as they take on the Montreal Canadiens. This will be the second and final matchup between these two teams for the regular season. The Avalanche look to finish the Canadian roa...2025
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• Preview: Wrapping up the three-game road trip against the Habs

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Colorado wraps up their little three-game road trip through Canada tonight against the Montreal Canadiens. After playing a back-to-back against Toronto and Ottawa, Colorado finishes their little three-game trip tonight as they take on the Montreal Canadiens. This will be the second and final matchup between these two teams for the regular seas...2025
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• Friday Feels: Sammy Time

Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images The Feels is back with a lot of love for Sam Malinski Wow, been a while since we got a Friday Feels on the site, hasn’t it? That’s a direct quote from outgoing managing editor Evan Liu, subtly telling me he’s disappointed. And hey, I’m truly sorry I’ve been MIA on the writing front - but life is busy, and I give my all to the podcast. So please forgive. I have...2025
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• Recap: Brock Nelson’s shootout tally wins it, the Avalanche survive the Canadiens
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• Recap: Avalanche lose to Maple Leafs 2-1 after unfortunate goal decides a nailbiter

John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images The referee made a diving save, but it didn’t work out in Colorado’s favor. Valeri Nichushkin scored in his third consecutive game, but it wasn’t enough for the Colorado Avalanche to secure victory Wednesday night in Toronto. Steven Lorentz scored on a controversial goal 2:53 into the third period to give the Maple Leafs a 2-1 advantage and the Avalanche we...2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs (5:00 p.m.)

Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche gameday! Following a strong performance in an emotional overtime victory over Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars Sunday afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche will embark on their final Eastern Conference road trip of the season, which will take them through Eastern Canada. The Avs will face the Maple Leafs in Toronto to star...2025
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• Preview: Avs look to keep rolling into Ontario as road trip begins against Maple Leafs

Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/NHLI via Getty Images The Avs enter this trip with a nine-game point streak. Following a strong performance in an emotional overtime victory over Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars Sunday afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche will embark on their final Eastern Conference road trip of the season, which will take them through Eastern Canada. The Avs will face the Map...2025
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• Recap: Parker Kelly helps keep Avalanche point streak alive

Sergei Belski-Imagn Images Colorado keeps rolling with 4-2 victory over Calgary. Finishing off their brief road trip, the Colorado Avalanche visited the Calgary Flames in hopes of getting back on the winning track. The point streak survives another day as the Avalanche executed a tidy 4-2 road win in Calgary on the back of a two-goal performance from Parker Kelly. The Game After a slow s...2025
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• Nichushkin, MacKinnon lead Avalanche to come-from-behind win against Leafs

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Both players combined for five of the team’s seven goals. The new guys were impressive, and the established veterans put on a virtuoso performance. Valeri Nichushkin completed his first career hat trick. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, burying his 100th point of the season in the process, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-...2025
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• Recap: Ross Colton scores twice, Avs light up the lamp in 5-2 win

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images A lot of players who needed sparks were major contributors in tonight’s win. It was a wild night. Ross Colton scored two goals and an assist to help the Colorado Avalanche defeat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 at Ball Arena on Friday. Furthermore, Colorado also took a 2-1 lead over Minnesota for the season. Oliver Kylington also contributed with a pair of assists while Va...2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild (7:00 p.m.)

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche game day! It’s Division Rivalry Night at Ball Arena in Denver, CO, as the Colorado Avalanche welcome the Minnesota Wild. Colorado had a great showing their last time out against the Devils as they saw the return of forward Val Nichushkin and subsequent scoring touch. On the other hand, Minnesota can’t seem to catch a b...2025
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• Preview: Division Rivalry Night against the Minnesota Wild

Photo by Ashley Potts/NHLI via Getty Images The Avs got back in the win column against NJD, and now they aim to start a winning streak. It's Division Rivalry Night at Ball Arena in Denver, CO, as the Colorado Avalanche welcome the Minnesota Wild. Colorado had a great showing their last time out against the Devils as they saw the return of forward Val Nichushkin and subsequent scoring touch...2025
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• Preview: Avalanche look to ramp it up as NHL returns from Four Nations break

Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images The Avs return to action to visit the division rival Nashville Predators. After the remarkable success of the Four Nations Faceoff, which captivated the sports world in North America for the last 10 days, the National Hockey League is back in action Saturday, with 14 games occurring across the league. The Colorado Avalanche return to play with s...2025
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• Saturday Stats: What will the Avs do during the Four Nations break?

Perry Nelson-Imagn Images Two weeks off? I’m about to get so much done! It’s here, it’s really happening - the Four Nations break is upon us and I’m about to have so much more time for activities. I’m finally going to build that plant stand my girlfriend has been bugging me about since pre-season! She’s going to be so happy! Obviously we know what Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Devon Toews...2025
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"Avalanche score second straight shutout with 2-0 victory over Flyers"

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"Avs continue goalie overhaul, trade for Blackwood"

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"Sharks add depth in goal, trade for Blackwood"

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"Sabres Can Upgrade Their Goaltending with Mackenzie Blackwood"

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"Devils' Blackwood unvaccinated, may miss games"

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"Hell is Real: Jackets lose fifth straight, but salvage another point"

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"For the Devils, we’re going to see MacKenzie Blackwood between the pipes."

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"Blackwood gets 1st shutout, Devils beat Hurricanes 2-0"

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"Barrie's Mackenzie Blackwood named OHL's goalie of the year"

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"Mackenzie Blackwood standing tall in goal for Team Canada"

• Friday Feels: Sammy Time
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs (5:00 p.m.)
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• Preview: Avs look to keep rolling into Ontario as road trip begins against Maple Leafs
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks (7:00 p.m.)

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche game day! Things are up and up in Colorado as the Avalanche have won five straight games after a successful trade deadline and impactful return of Val Nichushkin. During this win streak, Cale Makar put up a record six points in one night, MacKinnon scored his 100th point of the season, and Val Nichushkin logged his first regula...2025
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• Preview: New & Improved Avs welcome Bedard and the Blackhawks

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Avalanche can win their 6th straight tonight! Things are up and up in Colorado as the Avalanche have won five straight games after a successful trade deadline and impactful return of Val Nichushkin. During this win streak, Cale Makar put up a record six points in one night, MacKinnon scored his 100th point of the season, and Val Nichushkin logged hi...2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado vs. Toronto (5:00 p.m. MT)

Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images It’s another Colorado Avalanche gameday! As the dust settles from the NHL trade deadline, the Colorado Avalanche gear up for a big Saturday evening match with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Colorado has enjoyed a strong homestand winning four in a row meanwhile Toronto is hoping to find success in the west after dropping a game in Vegas. Colorado Avala...2025
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• Preview: Remade Avalanche face Maple Leafs

Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images Who will win the first post-deadline battle? As the dust settles from the NHL trade deadline, the Colorado Avalanche gear up for a big Saturday evening match with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Colorado has enjoyed a strong homestand winning four in a row meanwhile Toronto is hoping to find success in the west after dropping a game in Vegas. Colorado ...2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild (7:00 p.m.)
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• Preview: Division Rivalry Night against the Minnesota Wild
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• Preview: Avalanche look to ramp it up as NHL returns from Four Nations break
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings (7:00 p.m. MT)
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• Preview: Avs take on the Red Wings upon return to Ball Arena
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• Friday Feels: Sammy Time
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• Preview: Colorado looks to bounce back against the Ottawa Senators

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images After a disappointing game against the Leafs, Colorado looks to pick up two points against the Sens. After a disappointing end against the Toronto Maple Leafs last night, Colorado gets the chance to bounce back tonight against the Ottawa Senators on the second leg of a back-to-back. This will be the second and last regular-season matchup betwe...2025
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• Recap: Avalanche lose to Maple Leafs 2-1 after unfortunate goal decides a nailbiter
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs (5:00 p.m.)
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• Preview: Avs look to keep rolling into Ontario as road trip begins against Maple Leafs
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild (6:00 p.m.)

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche game day! We are just wiping the sleep out of our eyes from last night’s win over the Chicago Blackhawks and celebrating Nathan MacKinnon’s 1,000th career point. Still, we will have more history to witness tonight as the Avalanche travel to Minnesota for a matchup with the Wild. Colorado Avalanc...2025
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• Preview: Avs streak into Minnesota for matchup with Wild

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The six game win streak can continue on the road tonight! We are just wiping the sleep out of our eyes from last night's win over the Chicago Blackhawks and celebrating Nathan MacKinnon’s 1,000th career point. Still, we will have more history to witness tonight as the Avalanche travel to Minnesota for a matchup with the W...2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks (7:00 p.m.)
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• Recap: Brock Nelson’s shootout tally wins it, the Avalanche survive the Canadiens
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• Friday Feels: Sammy Time
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• Recap: Avalanche lose to Maple Leafs 2-1 after unfortunate goal decides a nailbiter
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs (5:00 p.m.)
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• Preview: Avs look to keep rolling into Ontario as road trip begins against Maple Leafs
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• Recap: Parker Kelly helps keep Avalanche point streak alive
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• Recap: Avs rout the Sharks in fourth straight win at home

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Colorado remains perfect on the homestand so far! Talk about a hectic night. Colorado is officially halfway through their current homestand and are perfect throughout this stretch, as they won against the San Jose Sharks by a final score of 7-3. The Avs also made a huge splash while the game was still going on and acquired Brock Nelson from the...2025
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• Recap: Ross Colton scores twice, Avs light up the lamp in 5-2 win
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• Recap: Avs sluggish in loss to St. Louis

Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Not much to write home about when it comes to that performance. It was another disappointing night for the Colorado Avalanche out of the gate. After scoring the opening goal, Colorado gave up three unanswered goals in a 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. They end this quick two-game road trip with back-to-back games with losses. The Avalanche still sit i...2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators (4:00 p.m.)

Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images It’s finally a Colorado Avalanche game day! We're back! It's the first of a back-to-back starting away to the Nashville Predators! #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/9dPqZx7w9f— Mile High Hockey (@MileHighHockey) February 22, 2025 After the remarkable success of the Four Nations Faceoff, which captivated the sports world in North America for the last...2025
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• Barrie's Mackenzie Blackwood named OHL's goalie of the year
TORONTO - Mackenzie Blackwood of the Barrie Colts is the Ontario Hockey League's goaltender of the year. The New Jersey Devils prospect posted a record of 28-13-0-0 with three shutouts and a 2.72 goals-against-average in 43 games this season.......2016
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• OHL Roundup: Blackwood, Colts complete sweep of Battalion with 6-0 shutout
NORTH BAY, Ont. - Mackenzie Blackwood stopped all 29 shots he faced as the Barrie Colts shut out the North Bay Battalion 6-0 on Thursday to complete the four-game sweep in their Ontario Hockey League playoff series. Andrew Mangiapane had two ......2016
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• Devils' Blackwood unvaccinated, may miss games

Mackenzie Blackwood, 24, who's prepared to enter the season as the Devils' No. 1 goaltender, said Tuesday that he has chosen not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, making him potentially unavailable for some of New Jersey's games this season....2021
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• Sabres Can Upgrade Their Goaltending with Mackenzie Blackwood
The Buffalo Sabres are currently riding a five-game win streak, and are sitting just outside of a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. As their season has progressed, they…...2022
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• Devils acquire Capitals goalie Vanecek for 2 picks

A restricted free agent, Vitek Vanecek is expected to be paired with Mackenzie Blackwood as the Devils look to improve on the second-worst team save percentage in the NHL....2022
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• Avs continue goalie overhaul, trade for Blackwood
The Avalanche acquired Mackenzie Blackwood and Givani Smith from the Sharks in exchange for Alexandar Georgiev, Nikolai Kovalenko and two draft picks....2024
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• Sharks add depth in goal, trade for Blackwood

The San Jose Sharks acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood from the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday in exchange for a sixth-round pick....2023
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• Sharks avoid NHL worst-ever start, end skid at 11

The San Jose Sharks snapped an 11-game losing streak that tied for the longest skid to start the season in NHL history with a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, a win that included 38 saves from goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood....2023
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings (7:00 p.m. MT)
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• Recap: Brock Nelson’s shootout tally wins it, the Avalanche survive the Canadiens
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Montreal Canadiens (5:00 p.m. MT)
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• Preview: Wrapping up the three-game road trip against the Habs
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• Friday Feels: Sammy Time
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• Preview: Colorado looks to bounce back against the Ottawa Senators
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• Recap: Avalanche lose to Maple Leafs 2-1 after unfortunate goal decides a nailbiter
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs (5:00 p.m.)
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• Avalanche score second straight shutout with 2-0 victory over Flyers

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The defense was solid and Mackenzie Blackwood was incredible once again. Two straight games and two straight goose eggs for the opposition. Following a topsy-turvy month of January coupled by the shocking trade of Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Colorado Avalanche are back on a roll. After getting outmuscled and outwitted in the opening period, the Av...2025
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• Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche at Boston Bruins (11 a.m. MT)

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images It’s another Avalanche gameday! As the Colorado Avalanche embark on their first east coast road trip of the calendar year, they will encounter an unusual quirk in the schedule of back-to-back matinee games. First up is a meeting with the Boston Bruins before heading to New York. The biggest storyline of the day (decade?) is the shocking trade o...2025
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• Preview: The Martin Necas era begins in Boston

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images The new-look Colorado Avalanche don’t have a long time to adjust. As the Colorado Avalanche embark on their first east coast road trip of the calendar year, they will encounter an unusual quirk in the schedule of back-to-back matinee games. First up is a meeting with the Boston Bruins before heading to New York. The biggest storyline of the day (dec...2025
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• Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup Prospects: Blackwood’s Impact and Trade Rumors

The Colorado Avalanche, perennial Stanley Cup contenders, are at a pivotal juncture in the 2024-25 NHL season. With the recent acquisition of goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood and ongoing speculation about a potential trade for Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones, the Avalanche’s odds of winning the Stanley Cup have improved. Blackwood’s arrival in Colorado has significantly bolstere...2025
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• Friday Feels: Stop Overreacting

Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The loss to the Blackhawks was fine, folks! I got a bone to pick with Avs fans and media right now and it might not be a popular take - Stop overreacting to losses! They happen! The Colorado Avalanche lost 3-1 to Chicago on Wednesday and it seemed like everyone’s take was apocalyptic. The Avs weren’t good enough! They didn’t work hard enough! The top line wa...2025
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• 3 Implications of the Sharks Trading Mackenzie Blackwood
Following more than a year of speculation, the San Jose Sharks have finally made a long-anticipated move by trading goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, along with forward Givani Smith and a draft…...2024
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