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Jan 20, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward William Lockwood (7) battles with Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jacob MacDonald (26)in the third period at Rogers Arena. Colorado won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Colorado Avalanche back to normalcy?

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Mikko Rantanen showing up big for Colorado Avalanche early

3 things that caused the Colorado Avalanche to fall to the Winnipeg Jets

Jun 26, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; The Colorado Avalanche pose for a team photo with the Stanley Cup trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the Stanley Cup in game six of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

A look at 2022-23 Colorado Avalanche roster

Jun 30, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic speaks during the Stanley Cup Championship Celebration. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Grading the Colorado Avalanche offseason so far following great season

Jun 15, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) pokes the puck away from Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) during the second period of game one of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Ball Arena. Lightning. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche could find success with close shots vs Lightning

Oct 13, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) checks Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Calvin de Haan (44) in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche to face Blues with notable holes, as Landeskog gets two games, injuries take hold

Oct 13, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) shoots over Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Game 1 Post-Game: Blackhawks shaken by Johnsons, Bo Byram, and steady goaltending

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 08: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates after scoring against Philipp Grubauer #31 of the Colorado Avalanche during overtime in Game Five of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on June 8, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Postseason Lost in 3 Minutes

Jun 6, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights left wing William Carrier (28) scores a third period goal against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31)in game four of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Allegedly Play Hockey, Lose 5-1 to Golden Knights

May 30, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) controls the puck in front of Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner (90) in the third period of game one in the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Topple Golden Knights 7-1, Despite Idiocy

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 10: Andre Burakovsky #95 of the Colorado Avalanche skates with the puck against William Karlsson #71 and Zach Whitecloud #2 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on May 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Avalanche defeated the Golden Knights 2-1. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche on the Eve of Round 2

May 21, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Alex Newhook (18) congratulates goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) after a victory over the St. Louis Blues in the third period in game three of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Game 3 Grab Bag

Apr 30, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Carl Soderberg (34) battles for the puck with San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) and defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov (71) and center Tomas Hertl (48) as goaltender Martin Jones (31) defends in the first period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Shaking the Soda: What Carl Soderberg Can Bring to the Colorado Avalanche

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 22: Tyson Jost #17 of the Colorado Avalanche skates with the puck during the third period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on March 22, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Avalanche defeated the Coyotes 5-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: April Fools as Team Scores 9

STATELINE, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 20: The Vegas Golden Knights and the Colorado Avalanche prepares to face-off to start the 'NHL Outdoors At Lake Tahoe' at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on February 20, 2021 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Celebrate First Outdoor Win in Tahoe

Jan 28, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (center) celebrates his goal with right wing Joonas Donskoi (72) and defenseman Samuel Girard (49) in the third period against the San Jose Sharks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Second Line Hopes to Come Alive Again Against Wild

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - JULY 29: Valeri Nichushkin #13 and Nazem Kadri #91 of the Colorado Avalanche go up against Marcus Foligno #17 of the Minnesota Wild during the second period in an exhibition game prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on July 29, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Limp into Minnesota Series

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 26: Ryan Graves #27 of the Colorado Avalanche fights for the puck against Marcus Sorensen #20 of the San Jose Sharks in the first period at Ball Arena on January 26, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: San Jose Sharks Vying to Be the New Rivals

Jan 22, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Joonas Donskoi (72) and Anaheim Ducks center Troy Terry (61) battle for the puck in the third period at Honda Center. The Avalanche defeated the Ducks 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche: Graves Gets Night Off, Burakovsky Back

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 21: Alec Martinez #27 of the Los Angeles Kings pushes Mikko Rantanen #96 of the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of a game at Staples Center on December 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Make Same Old Mistakes against Kings

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 02: Ryan Graves #27 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his third period goal against the St. Louis Blues in a Round Robin game during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff at the Rogers Place on August 02, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: That Went Well

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 02: Nazem Kadri #91 of the Colorado Avalanche misses a second period attempt against Jordan Binnington #50 of the St. Louis Blues in a Round Robin game during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff at the Rogers Place on August 02, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Look to Learn From Mistakes Against Blues

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 02: Nazem Kadri #91 of the Colorado Avalanche scores the game winning goal against the St. Louis Blues at the 20 minute mark of the third period in a Round Robin game during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff at the Rogers Place on August 02, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Avalanche defeated the Blues 2-1. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Excitement for the First Game of the Season

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 04: Andre Burakovsky #95 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on January 04, 2020 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 30 Percent of Goals Scored By New Team Members

EDMONTON, AB - OCTOBER 04: Edmonton Oilers' home arena Rogers Place is seen from the exterior ahead of the home opener against the Calgary Flames on October 4, 2017 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: The Tough Battle For Top Spot In the West

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 05: Pavel Francouz #39 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated by teammate Samuel Girard #49 of the Colorado Avalanche after Francouz recorded a shut out in the 4-0 defeat of the Dallas Stars after in a Western Conference Round Robin game during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff at Rogers Place on August 05, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: What A Difference A Game Makes