Colorado Avalanche: 5 Players Who Must Have Great Playoffs

DENVER, CO - APRIL 17: Members of the Colorado Avalanche celebrate with teammate Mikko Rantanen #96 after his game winning goal against the Calgary Flames in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Flames 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images) /

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SAN JOSE, CA – MAY 08: Colorado Avalanche forward Tyson Jost (17) celebrates scoring his side’s second goal in the third period during game seven of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Colorado Avalanche and the San Jose Sharks on May 8, 2019 at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. (Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Tyson Jost

Another player who needs to make a splash in the playoffs is Tyson Jost. The reasoning for the young forward is similar as for Nikita Zaodorov — he needs to show his place on the team.

Even more so than Zadorov, though, Jost has a place on the team. He’s younger and fits in perfectly with the team’s style of play. The problem has been he hasn’t developed as quickly as some people — especially fans — have liked.

That said, the forward was on a tear right before the season went on pause. What’s more, he’s shown a knack for the playoffs. He has three goals and two assists in the playoffs so far for the Avalanche.

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