Author: Evan Rawal
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‘I got a lot of belief in the group’: Avalanche not panicking as they trail a series for first time in playoffs
There was to be no miracle comeback on this Wednesday evening. Although the Colorado Avalanche tried their darnedest, they weren’t able to erase a three-goal deficit for the second Wednesday in a row. The Vegas Golden Knights bent but did not break in the third period, taking Game 1 4-2. For the first time this…
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Golden Knights 4, Avalanche 2 | 3 takeaways from Colorado’s Game 1 loss
For the first time this postseason, the Avalanche find themselves trailing in a series. The Vegas Golden Knights came into Ball Arena on Wednesday and took Game 1 by a score of 4-2. A late push by the Avalanche wasn’t enough this time. Here are three takeaways from Game 1. Defensive depth proves shallow With…
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Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar ruled out for Game 1 against Golden Knights
The Avalanche ruled out defenseman Cale Makar for Game 1 of the Western Conference final against the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday. Makar was on the ice ahead of morning skate on Wednesday morning, but Jared Bednar said the Avalanche will play without their star defenseman for at least one game. “He is not (playing),”…
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Avalanche vs. Golden Knights | 3 keys to a Game 1 victory for Colorado
After another weeklong NFL-esque break, it’s finally time for the Avalanche to hit the ice again. Game 1 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche will take place Wednesday, and here are three keys to the game if the Avalanche want to get off to a good start. Who is (and isn’t) healthy? While…
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Elite forwards Nathan MacKinnon and Jack Eichel take center stage in Western Conference Final
Connor McDavid can sit this one out. The two big dogs in the Western Conference who already have Stanley Cup rings need a minute while they battle to earn another. In hockey, it’s never truly one-on-one out on the ice throughout the course of an entire game. There’s too much room, too much movement, and…
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5 key matchups between Avalanche and Golden Knights in the Western Conference final | Evan’s take
The most recent Western Conference teams to lift the Stanley Cup are about to face off for the opportunity to do it again. The conference final between the Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights starts Wednesday at Ball Arena. Expect fireworks. These franchises have only met once previously in the playoffs. That 2021 series didn’t go…
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First two playoff opponents have prepped the Avalanche for Golden Knights | Evan’s take
The Los Angeles Kings were a stingy defensive team. The Minnesota Wild pushed the pace. Vegas might be a bit of a hybrid between those two teams. Colorado’s experience against those first two playoff opponents could come in handy. “I would venture to say that Vegas is a little mix of both of our last…
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Avalanche hit the ice to prepare for Golden Knights missing key players
It’s difficult to run a full practice with only five defensemen. Jared Bednar figured that out on Saturday afternoon. After taking a few days off, the Avalanche returned to the ice for the first time after taking down the Minnesota Wild in five games. While one player returned to practice, several others were missing. Sam…
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Colorado Avalanche to face Vegas Golden Knights in Western Conference final
The two division champions in the Western Conference will meet for a chance to compete for the Stanley Cup. With their victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, the Golden Knights booked their ticket to the Western Conference Final, where they will face the Colorado Avalanche. Vegas won the Pacific Division, while the Avalanche took…
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NHL releases Avalanche schedule for Western Conference final
While the Avalanche await word on their opponent in the Western Conference final, the NHL was kind of enough to release the schedule ahead of time. The Avalanche get a full week off before they hit the ice for Game 1 at Ball Arena on Wednesday for a matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights or…