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Avs head coach Jared Bednar said he didn't "love" the way Mackenzie Blackwood played in a 6-3 win over the Sabres.  Is there officially a goalie controversy in Colorado? Plus, should we be planning for a parade this summer? Join Will and Drew!

The Avalanche beat the snot out of the Oilers 9-1 then followed it up with a 5-4 victory over the Canucks. Did Colorado put the rest of the NHL on notice? Plus, a sneaky huge game against the Ducks at Ball Arena tonight. Join Will and Drew to discuss it all!

The Avalanche will head to Canada this weekend for a back-to-back with the Oilers and Canucks. Is this a test for Colorado, given the fact Edmonton went to the last two Stanley Cup Finals? Or are the Avs just better? Plus, a look back at the win over Tampa!

The Avalanche went out West and earned three of four points, including a great win over Vegas. However, another OT loss happened in San Jose, marking the fifth time this year Colorado has failed to secure an extra point. What do we make of it all? Will & Drew discuss...

The Avalanche made big headlines yesterday, signing forward Martin Necas to a huge $92 million extension. Was it the right decision for both sides? Does this close the chapter on the Mikko Rantanen trade for good? Join Will and Drew!

The Avalanche are in a good spot in the standings but can't seem to find a way to earn an extra point in overtime or a shootout. Why is that? Plus, Colorado will look for some revenge on New Jersey tonight at Ball Arena! Join Will and Drew!

The Avalanche got down to the Hurricanes 4-1 in a potential Stanley Cup Final preview but rallied to force OT and a shootout. However, they still lost and the power play was a pitiful 1-8. What were the highlights and lowlights? Join Will and Drew!

The Avalanche still haven't been beaten in 60 minutes this year, as them and the Golden Knights are the only two NHL teams without a regulation loss. Will that continue tonight in Utah? Plus, a Scott Wedgewood honor and new jerseys! Join Will and Drew!

The Avs beat the Blue Jackets 4-1, with the best part being Valeri Nichushkin scoring twice and Brock Nelson adding a goal. Will this get Colorado's second-line going? Plus, more Makar magic and Wedgewood stayed solid! Join Will and Drew!

The Avs still haven't lost in regulation after easily dispatching the Sabres. However, they also fell (again) to Mikko Rantanen and the Stars.  Which result do you pay more attention to? Plus, Nathan MacKinnon looks like an early Hart Trophy favorite. Join Will and Aniello!

The Avs are 2-0-0 thanks in large part to the brilliance of backup goalie Scott Wedgewood. He had 32 saves against the Mammoth and helped steal a 2-1 win. When Mackenzie Blackwood gets healthy, should Wedgewood still get a longer look? Join Will and Drew!

The Avalanche begin another journey tonight as the regular season kicks off in Los Angeles. Is anything but a championship a failure? What storylines matter the most early on? And how will this year ultimately go? Join Will and Drew!

The Avs held media day on Wednesday, and we found out captain Gabriel Landeskog will be a "full go" this year, which is a great sign. Plus, plenty of Stanley Cup talk and an update on the Martin Necas contract situation. Join Will Petersen and Drew Spevak!

The Avs have inked center Brock Nelson to a three-year contract worth $7.5 million per season. How important was it for Colorado to get this done given what they gave up for Nelson at the trade deadline? And what's next? Join Will and Drew!

Avs bosses Joe Sakic and Chris MacFarland met with the media on Tuesday after the season stunningly ended in seven games against the Stars. What did we learn and were enough changes made entering the offseason? Join Will and Drew now!

The Avs were down 4-3 after a wild second period, and it was nervous time. But Colorado scored four goals in the third to force a Game 7 with the Stars. Join Will and Mike as they discuss an amazing and memorable playoff game!

The Avs season is on the line tonight in Game 6 against the Stars. And if they lose, will major changes to the coaching staff or front office be coming? Let's hope that's not the case and Colorado wins in seven!

The Avs have to find a way to win Game 6 or their season will end on May 1. That's not what anyone envisioned when this year began and the roster was overhauled the last few months. How do they get it done? Join Will and Drew!

The Avs gave up a goal in the first nine seconds against the Stars and could never recover in Game 5. Was it bad luck or was there something else going on? Plus, Colorado now must win two to save its season. Join Will and Mike!

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog scored a goal in Game 4 against the Stars that sent Ball Arena into a tizzy. This is more than just a good story, Landeskog can help Colorado win the Stanley Cup. Join Will and Drew now!

With the Avs down 2-1 in the series to the Stars, head coach Jared Bednar is shaking things up! It looks like captain Gabriel Landeskog will be back on the top power play and other lines have been shuffled. What does it all mean? Join Will and Drew now!

The Avs had four power-play minutes to bury the Stars on Wednesday night and couldn't do it, instead losing yet another game in OT. Now, down 2-1 in the series, the Gabriel Landeskog return isn't the biggest story. Join Will and Mike to discuss!

Not only does it sound like Gabriel Landeskog will play for the Avalanche tonight after 1,032 days, but other changes could be coming as well! How does Colorado take a 2-1 series lead on the Stars? Join Will and Drew now!

The Avs blew a golden opportunity to go up 2-0 on the Stars in their Round 1 series, losing a 4-3 OT heartbreaker. Why didn't Gabriel Landeskog play instead of Miles Wood? And will this now be a dogfight the rest of the way? Join Will and Mike now!

The Avs looked fantastic in Game 1 against the Stars, with Mackenzie Blackwood playing great in goal and Nathan MacKinnon adding two goals in a 5-1 win. Can they take Game 2 tonight and have firm control of the series? Join Will and Drew now!

Neither Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar nor GM Chris MacFarland will reveal if captain Gabriel Landeskog will be on the ice for Game 1 against the Stars. Is this gamesmanship, or is the franchise still not sure what they want to do? Join Will and Mike now!

It sure looks like Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog has a shot to play on Friday night for the Colorado Eagles. How electric will the building be if so? Just look at the ticket prices! Join Will and special guest Drew Spevak to break it down now!

Avalanche head coach Jard Bednar didn't rule out Gabriel Landeskog potentially playing a game or two with the Colorado Eagles. Is that rehab work a good idea? Plus, other good injury news for the Avs. Join Will and Mike now!

Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson made some interesting comments to the NHL on TNT crew about a possible return for Gabriel Landeskog. How do you read it? Plus, an epic comeback in Chicago to steal two points! Join Will and Mike now!

The Avs lost their second straight game at Ball Arena on Monday night, somehow losing to the Calgary Flames with a 2-0 lead and more than 10 minutes left. Are the guys in a slump waiting for the postseason to start or what is going on? Join Will and Mike now!

Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon extended his home point streak to an absurd 22 games in a 5-2 win over the Red Wings on Tuesday night. He also scored a wild goal. Is MacKinnon going to be a rare back-to-back NHL MVP? Join Will and Mike now!

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog practiced for a fourth straight time on Monday, even pumping his fist after he scored a goal. Is a postseason return imminent? Plus Colorado kicks off a four-game homestand tonight. Join Will and Mike now!

The way the Avs lost on Wednesday was insanely frustrating, as NHL referee Kelly Sutherland fell over in embarrassing fashion, lost an edge and stopped a clearing attempt with his body. How in the world did that happen? Join Will and Drew Spevak now!

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog is not only skating with the team, he's now traveling as well. Is a return for the postseason going to happen? Plus, wrapping up the emotional Mikko Rantanen return. Join Will and special guest Drew Spevak now!

The Avalanche play the Flames on Friday night, but all eyes are already on Sunday with Mikko Rantanen's return to Denver. Will he get booed by the fans? Cheered after a tribute video? A mixture of both? Join Will and Mike to discuss further!

Are the Avs in a good position to win the Stanley Cup after taking six in a row at home? It looks like they could so Will and Mike are talking about it now after a big trade deadline and winning streak from the team!

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog has a docuseries coming out, a profile in The Athletic and a curious Instagram conversation making the rounds. What does it all mean? Join Will and Mike now to discuss!

Avs GM Chris MacFarland made an interesting comment at his press conference on Monday, and captain Gabriel Landeskog is likely out for the year. Was this surprising or time it was said? Plus, a trade over the weekend. Join Will and Mike!

The Avalanche smacked the Devils 5-1 on Wednesday night as they kicked off an important six-game homestand. With Nathan MacKinnon playing at an absurdly high level, is this the catalyst to a hot streak? Join Will and Mike!

The Avalanche get ready for a long home stand with the trade deadline coming in the middle of it. What answers does the front office need to figure out? Join Mike to break it all down

Team USA got the better of Canada in their first matchup. Will they be able to match that same intensity this time on their home soil?

We knew that the players would enjoy playing for their country, but has it been such a positive experience that it will give the players a boost when they return to the regular season?