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Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Can a comeback win in Game One propel the Avs to a decisive Game Two win? It didn't start well. Colorado let Dallas own the beginning of this series in their barn, falling behind 2-0 quickly and then 3-0 by the end of the first period. Was Alexandar Georgiev cooked? Was the team too rusty after finishing off the … [Read more...] about Game Two Preview: Avalanche look to steal another in Dallas

Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images It’s a Colorado Avalanche game day! It didn’t start well. Colorado let Dallas own the beginning of this series in their barn, falling behind 2-0 quickly and then 3-0 by the end of the first period. Was Alexandar Georgiev cooked? Was the team too rusty after finishing off the Winnipeg Jets in five … [Read more...] about Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars (7:30 p.m.)

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Just something about those pesky Avs. 5/16. That’s how far along the Colorado Avalanche now, as they opened the second round with a 4-3 comeback win against the Dallas Stars in Game One. Opening the series in Dallas and down 3-0 after one period, they stormed back with four unanswered goals to win. Not only was the offense turned up, but … [Read more...] about Game One Recap: Avs come back to beat Stars in overtime

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Your daily dose of Avalanche news, along with other interesting stories across the NHL. As expected, Nathan MacKinnon was named one of the three finalists for the Hart Trophy. The results of the vote won’t be revealed until June 27th but there’s a great chance the Colorado Avalanche superstar forward will take home his first … [Read more...] about Morning Flurries: MacKinnon named Hart Trophy finalist

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images The second round begins in the Lone Star State. The first round has come and gone for both the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars. While it was easier for some and tougher for others, the two best teams in the Central Division and arguably the Western Conference meet in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Game One is tonight … [Read more...] about Game One Preview: Two-step tango in Texas