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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 25: Matt Nieto #83 of the Colorado Avalanche skates during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on September 25, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Matt Nieto Scores Impossible Goal

Colorado Avalanche Start Road Trip with Washington Capitals

Colorado Avalanche: 5 Keys for the 1st Road Trip 2019-2020

Colorado Avalanche Goalie Pavel Francouz Earns 1st NHL Win

DENVER, CO - MARCH 29: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against Derek Stepan #21 of the Arizona Coyotes at the Pepsi Center on March 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Coyotes 3-2 in a shoot out. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Look to Finish Homestand with a Bang

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 10: Andre Burakovsky #95 of the Colorado Avalanche waves to the crowd after being named second star of the game against the Boston Bruins at Pepsi Center on October 10, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Bruins 4-2. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Forward Andre Burakovsky Gets 1st Avs Goal

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 14: Mikko Rantanen #96 of the Colorado Avalanche looks for a shot on goal against the Boston Bruins in the second period at the Pepsi Center on November 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Look to Stay Hot Against Boston

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 23: Nikita Zadorov #16 of the Colorado Avalanche stares down Charlie Coyle #3 of the Minnesota Wild at the Pepsi Center on January 23, 2019 in Denver, Colorado.(Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Hosting Old Foe in Division Rivalry Night

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 03: Nikita Zadorov #16 of the Colorado Avalanche advances the puck against the Calgary Flames in the first period at the Pepsi Center on October 03, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Random Observations from Flames Game

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)

Colorado Avalanche Ready to Start 2019-2020 Season with a Bang

DENVER, CO - MAY 06: The Colorado Avalanche celebrate the victory against the San Jose Sharks in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on May 6, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Colorado Avalanche: Analysis of Roster on Opening Night Eve

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 21: Dallas Stars center Jason Dickinson (16) and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves (27) chase the puck in front of Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche on March 21, 2019 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Preseason 6: Eve of the Regular Season

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27: The Vegas Golden Knights celebrate after defeating the Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena on December 27, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Youngsters Getting Final Shot in Vegas

ST. PAUL, MN - MARCH 19: Philipp Grubauer #31 of the Colorado Avalanche makes a save behind Zach Parise #11 of the Minnesota Wild during a game at Xcel Energy Center on March 19, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 4 Cans for Preseason Game 4 vs Wild

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 09: A.J. Greer #24 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on February 09, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders defeated the Avalanche 4-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 3 Thoughts on Preseason Game 3 vs Wild

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 02: Pavel Francouz #39 of the Colorado Avalanche tends goal against the San Jose Sharks in the third period at the Pepsi Center on January 02, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Goalie Pavel Francouz to Make His Debut

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 06: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche skates the puck away from Barclay Goodrow #23 of the San Jose Sharks in the second period during Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on May 6, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 3 Thoughts on the Defense after Preseason Game 2

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 15: Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars at the Pepsi Center on December 15, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Stars 6-4. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 3 Trends to Watch in Preseason Game 2 vs Dallas

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 04: Nathan MacKinnon #29 and Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche confer before a faceoff against the New York Rangers at the Pepsi Center on January 04, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche : Statistics to Watch Next Season

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 01: Colorado Avalanche Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) controls the puck as he skates past San Jose Sharks Defenceman Brenden Dillon (4) during the NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on March 1, 2019 in San Jose, CA. (Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Looking to Finish the Season Hot

DENVER, CO - APRIL 4: Erik Johnson #6 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates after scoring the game winning goal against the Winnipeg Jets at the Pepsi Center on April 4, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Jets 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Player Grades for Playoff-Clinching Game

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 20: Members of the Colorado Avalanche salute the crowd after the victory against the Winnipeg Jets at the Pepsi Center on February 20, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Can Clinch at Home with Just a Single Point

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 11: Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against the Edmonton Oilers at the Pepsi Center on December 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Colorado Avalanche Must Beat Edmonton for Playoff Hopes

DENVER, CO - MARCH 27: Tyson Barrie #4 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights with his bench at the Pepsi Center on March 27, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Tyson Barrie Goal that Almost Wasn’t

DENVER, CO - APRIL 16: Fans of the Colorado Avalanche cheer prior to the game against the Nashville Predators in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 6 Keys for the Final 6 Games of the Playoff Push

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 18: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against the Vegas Golden Knights at the Pepsi Center on February 18, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Need to Play UP to the Golden Knights

DENVER, CO - APRIL 22: Fans of the Colorado Avalanche cheer prior to the game against the Nashville Predators in Game Six of the Western Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 22, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Can they Sustain the Playoff Push

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 29: Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) and Colorado Avalanche center Alexander Kerfoot (13) celebrate Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon's goal (not pictured) in the second period against Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Collin Delia (60) at the Pepsi Center December 29, 2018. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Can Sweep the Chicago Back-to-Back