Stanley Cup Playoffs

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 08: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period in a Western Conference Round Robin game during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff at Rogers Place on August 08, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Why They Didn’t Beat The Golden Knights

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Colorado Avalanche: Prospects for Round Robin?

Colorado Avalanche: Playoff Predictions for Valeri Nichushkin

DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 07: Joonas Donskoi #72 of the Colorado Avalanche plays the Nashville Predators in the first period at the Pepsi Center on November 07, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Playoff Predictions for Joonas Donskoi

CALGARY, AB - NOVEMBER 11: Nazem Kadri #91. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Playoff Predictions: Nazem Kadri

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 06: Samuel Girard #49 of the Colorado Avalanche advances the puck against Evander Kane #9 of the San Jose Sharks in the first 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 Playoff Predictions: Sam Girard

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 16: Ryan Graves #27 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates with Vladislav Kamenev #81 and Erik Johnson #6 after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the second period at the Pepsi Center on January 16, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: The Best Playoff Match-ups for the Avs

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: 5 Players Who Must Have Great Playoffs

DENVER, CO - APRIL 17: Members of the Colorado Avalanche salute the crowd after the victory 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: Nothing but Pride for 2018-2019 Season

SAN JOSE, C0 - MAY 08: Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) skates dejected after the after the Sharks defeated the AVS 3-2 at the SAP Center winning game seven of the Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals May 08, 2019. (Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Officiating Decides another Game 7 in Sharks’ Favor

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 04: Colorado Avalanche center Alexander Kerfoot (13) celebrates Colorado Avalanche a goal by center Tyson Jost (17) against San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) in the second period at the SAP Center during the game five of the Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals May 04, 2019. (Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Game 7 – Who Wants It More?

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 04: Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37), top, and Colorado Avalanche center Alexander Kerfoot (13) celebrate with Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost (17) after Jost scored a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) in the second period at the SAP Center during the game five of the Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals May 04, 2019. (Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche Can Win Game 7: Here’s Why

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 06: Members of the Colorado Avalanche swarm Gabriel Landeskog #92 after he scored the winning goal against the San Jose Sharks in overtime 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 WIN, FORCE GAME 7 VS SHARKS

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 04: Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37), top, and Colorado Avalanche center Alexander Kerfoot (13) celebrate with Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost (17) after Jost scored a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) in the second period at the SAP Center during the game five of the Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals May 04, 2019. (Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: The Importance of Scoring First

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 04: Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost (17) gets the puck past San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) for a goal in the second period at the SAP Center during the game five of the Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals May 04, 2019. (Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Tyson Jost’s 1st Playoff Goal

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 28: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ian Cole (28) greets Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) after defeating San Jose Sharks 4-3 at the SAP Center during the second game of the Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals April 28, 2019. San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (39) skates behind the net. (Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 3 Essential Keys for the All-Important Game 5 vs Sharks

DENVER, CO - APRIL 17: Erik Johnson #6 of the Colorado Avalanche skates 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. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Erik Johnson Disproves the Scratching him for Nemeth Idea

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 02: Goalie Philipp Grubauer #31 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated by his teammates after their shut out win against the San Jose Sharks during Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on May 2, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Musings After the Game 4 Win

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 30: Matt Nieto #83 of the Colorado Avalanche is congratulated by his teammate after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the third period during Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Game 4 Thoughts

DENVER, CO - MARCH 17: Erik Johnson #6 of the Colorado Avalanche congratulates teammate Philipp Grubauer #31 after a win against the New Jersey Devils at the Pepsi Center on March 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Devils 3-0. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 3 Players who Must Step up in Game 4

CALGARY, AB - JANUARY 09: Colorado Avalanche Center Alexander Kerfoot (13), Defenceman Ian Cole (28) and Left Wing Tyson Jost (17) discuss strategy during the third period of an NHL game where the Calgary Flames hosted the Colorado Avalanche on January 9, 2019, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. (Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Optional Skate and Fancy Stats

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) has his helmet ripped off by San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28) in the third period at the Pepsi Center during the game three of the Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals April 30, 2019. The Avalanche lost 4-2. (Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 3 Reasons for the Game 3 Loss

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 18: Brent Burns #88 of the San Jose Sharks fights for position against Alexander Kerfoot #13 of the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on January 18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 2 Keys to Games 3 and 4 at Home

CALGARY, AB - APRIL 19: Colorado Avalanche Goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) looks on at the bench between whistles during the second period of Game Five of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs where the Calgary Flames hosted the Colorado Avalanche on April 19, 2019, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. (Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Heading Home After Weathering the Storm

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 28: Empty net goal for Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) late in the third against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center during the second game of the Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals April 28, 2019. The Avalanche won 4-3. (Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: 4 Amazing Goals from Game 2

DENVER, CO - APRIL 15: Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche takes to the ice prior to Game Three of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Calgary Flames at the Pepsi Center on April 15, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Home Ice Advantage is Real

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 06: Tyson Jost #17 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on April 06, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche: Tyson Jost Played Well in Game 1