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DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 26: Nikita Zadorov #16 of the Colorado Avalanche battles for position against Max Jones #49 of the Anaheim Ducks at Pepsi Center on October 26, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Surprises in Anaheim Ducks Game

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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 8: Ryan Callahan #24 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against Ian Cole #28 of the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at Amalie Arena on December 8, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Colorado Avalanche Can Surprise the NHL with a Win

SUNRISE, FL - OCT. 18: Erik Johnson #6 of the Colorado Avalanche skates for possession against Dryden Hunt #73 of the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center on October 18, 2019 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Random Thoughts after OT Win in Florida

SUNRISE, FL - DECEMBER 06: Goaltender Roberto Luongo #1 of the Florida Panthers stops a shot by Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche at the BB&T Center on December 6, 2018 in Sunrise, Florida. The Avalanche defeated the Panthers 5-2. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Must Get Back to Basics in Florida

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 04: Patric Hornqvist #72 of the Pittsburgh Penguins battles for position against Ian Cole #28 of the Colorado Avalanche at PPG Paints Arena on December 4, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 3 Steps to Beating the Penguins in Pittsburgh

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

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 07: Mikko Rantanen #96 of the Colorado Avalanche skates with the puck against John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals in the second period at Capital One Arena on February 7, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Start Road Trip with Washington Capitals

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 25: Matt Nieto #83 of the Colorado Avalanche takes a shot against the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period of their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on September 25, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Avalanche defeated the Golden Knights 4-1. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 12: Goaltender Pavel Francouz #39 of the Colorado Avalanche holds a puck from his first career NHL win after the game against the Arizona Coyotes at the Pepsi Center on October 12, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Coyotes 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

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