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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

Colorado Avalanche Can Clinch at Home with Just a Single Point

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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

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 21: Erik Johnson #6, Ian Cole #28 and the Colorado Avalanche bench celebrate a goal against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on March 21, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Resurrect their Playoff Dreams in Dallas

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 7: Mikko Rantanen #96 of the Colorado Avalanche handles the puck against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on March 7, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Looking for Revenge in Dallas

ST. PAUL, MN - MARCH 19: Tyson Jost #17 of the Colorado Avalanche beats Devan Dubnyk #40 of the Minnesota Wild for a 2nd period goal as Ryan Suter #20 of the Minnesota Wild defends 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 Keep Playoff Hopes Alive by Beating 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 Get Youth Infusion for Minnesota Game

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 18: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on October 18, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. The Avalanche defeated the Devils 5-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Irish Blessings for the Devils Game

DENVER, CO - MARCH 15: Carl Soderberg #34 of the Colorado Avalanche battles for position against Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks at the Pepsi Center on March 15, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Ducks defeated the Avalanche 5-3. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Magical Moments from a Cursed Game

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 15: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against the Anaheim Ducks at the Pepsi Center on January 15, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Ducks 3-1. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: If They’re Making a Playoff Push, it MUST Start Tonight

RALEIGH, NC - FEBRUARY 10: Victor Rask #49 of the Carolina Hurricanes and J.T. Compher #37 of the Colorado Avalanche battle for position during an NHL game on February 10, 2018 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Must Show their Mettle Against Hurricanes

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 7: Alexander Radulov #47 and Roope Hintz #24 of the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal against the Colorado Avalanche at the American Airlines Center on March 7, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche’s Playoff Dreams Die in Dallas

DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 30: Dallas Stars goalie Colton Point (32) defends his net against Colorado Avalanche center Alexander Kerfoot (13) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche on September 30, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Colorado defeats Dallas 6-5. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Face Biggest Game of the Year in Dallas

DENVER, CO - MARCH 5: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates after a game winning goal against the Detroit Red Wings at the Pepsi Center on March 5, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Red Wings 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Win Overtime Thriller on MacKinnon Goal

DENVER, CO - MARCH 18: Mikko Rantanen #96 of the Colorado Avalanche takes a slap shot against the Detroit Red Wings at the Pepsi Center on March 18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Need Better Play against Detroit

ANAHEIM, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche battles for position against Josh Manson #42 of the Anaheim Ducks during the game on November 18, 2018 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Need Bounceback Game in Anaheim

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 12: Ryan Graves #27 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with teammates Tyson Jost #17 and Alexander Kerfoot #13 at the Pepsi Center on February 12, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Make Mistake in Defensive Lineup

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 2: Carl Soderberg #34 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against the San Jose Sharks at the Pepsi Center on January 2, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

Colorado Avalanche: Big Old Carl Soderberg Scores Shootout Winner

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 02: Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) races down ice with the puck with Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat (53) in tow in the third period at the Pepsi Center February 01, 2019. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Looking for Revenge against Vancouver

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 27: Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) steals the puck from Colorado Avalanche right wing Matt Calvert (11) during the NHL game between the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche, held on November 27, 2018, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Face Nashville Predators in Smashville

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 20: Jonathan Toews

Colorado Avalanche: Can They String Three Wins Together?

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 02: Carl Soderberg #34 of the Colorado Avalanche fights for position against Bryan Little #18 of the Winnipeg Jets at the Pepsi Center on January 2, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Hope to Re-Enter Playoff Bracket with Win

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 18: Andrew Agozzino #26 of the Colorado Avalanche holds the puck that scored his first career NHL goal after the game against the Vegas Golden Knights at the Pepsi Center on February 18, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Golden Knights 3-0. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Players Reach Milestones Against Vegas