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The Avs have dropped six of their last eight games and gave lackluster efforts in back-to-back bad losses to Ottawa and Montreal. Are they bored waiting for the Olympic break? Was the lead in the standings too big? What is going on? Join Will and Drew!

The Avs have two superstars in Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, but is veteran Brock Nelson suddenly Colorado's third best player? Coming off a hat-trick against Toronto, there's a case to be made. Plus, how will the rest of the road trip go? Join Will and Drew!

The Avs have two superstars in Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, but is veteran Brock Nelson suddenly Colorado's third best player? Coming off a hat-trick against Toronto, there's a case to be made. Plus, how will the rest of the road trip go? Join Will and Drew!

While the NHL's trade deadline is still about six weeks away, some rumors have the Avalanche connected to old friend Nazem Kadri or Rangers forward Artemi Panarin. Should Colorado GM Chris MacFarland seriously consider acquiring either? Join Will and Drew!

The Avalanche stopped their small skid with a convincing 5-2 win over Washington on Monday. How did they get things back on track? Plus, the latest on Valeri Nichushkin after he missed the game and was involved in a car crash.  Join Will and Drew!

Avs superstar Nathan MacKinnon has an absurd 81 points through 45 games. Colorado has 10 contests left before the Olympic break. Will MacKinnon reach 100 points by then? And what are we watching for tonight against Nashville? Join Will and Drew!

The Avalanche's 17-game winning streak at Ball Arena is no more after the Maple Leafs beat them 4-3 in OT on Monday. Why did it end and is there any reason to worry? Plus, how are we feeling about the Olympic arena construction chaos? Join Will and Drew!

The Avalanche obliterated the Senators 8-2 in a game that was a ton of fun. Josh Manson had a Gordie Howe hat trick, plus Colorado tied a franchise record for goals in a period with SIX. What did we learn in the beatdown? Join Will and Drew!

The Avalanche lost for only the third time in regulation on Sunday, but that wasn't the story. All of Colorado was holding its breath after Gabriel Landeskog went crashing into the goalposts. What's the latest? And is it ultimately good news? Join Will and Drew!

The Olympic rosters are rolling in and the Avalanche have plenty of representation, but what about at the goalie position? Why didn't Mackenzie Blackwood and / or Scott Wedgewood make Team Canada? And were they snubbed? Join Will and Mike!

The Avs still haven't lost in regulation at Ball Arena, extending their point streak at home to 18 games by taking care of the Kings, 5-2. Are they ever going to lose in Denver? Plus, Nathan MacKinnon is on the verge of more history. Join Will and Mike!

The Avalanche reminded Minnesota just how good they are, smacking the Wild 5-1 on Sunday on the road. Was this a statement to the rest of the division and the NHL about the Avs being head and shoulders above everyone else? Join Will and Drew!

The Avalanche are a remarkable 13-0-2 at Ball Arena this year... how do they keep the good times rolling tonight against the Jets? Plus, let's looks back at a solid win over the Kraken for a variety of (somewhat funny) reasons.  Join Will and Drew!

The Avalanche handled the Predators to get to 53 points on the season, but the Central Division keeps getting better and better. Minnesota made a blockbuster trade and Dallas continues to win. How do the Avalanche ensure they get the No. 1 seed? Join Will and Drew!

The Avs had royalty in the house at Ball Arena as they honored the 1995-96 Stanley Cup champs. And this current Colorado team put on a show in a 6-2 win. How did they stay hot at home? And are games in Denver even competitive right now? Join Will and Drew!

The Avs responded to their second regulation loss of the year with back-to-back 3-2 wins over the Rangers and Flyers. How did they get it done in New York and Philadelphia? And how do they close the road trip tonight? Join Will and Drew!

All good things must come to an end, including the Avalanche's 17-game point streak. The Islanders snapped it with a 6-3 win and handed Colorado only their second regulation loss of the season. What went wrong? Join Will and Mike!

The Avalanche blasted the Canadiens on Saturday, one day after their 10-game winning streak ended in a shootout. And the best news is Gabriel Landeskog scored three goals in 24 hours. How much of a gamechanger is that? Join Will and Drew!

The Avs went to Nashville and Chicago over the weekend and didn't allow a single goal thanks to Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood. Does Colorado have the best goaltending duo in the NHL? Plus, a look at the rest of the week ahead!

The Avalanche became just the fourth team in NHL history to have only one regulation loss through 20 games with a 6-3 victory over the Rangers on Thursday night. Are they trending toward becoming an all-time great team? Join Will and Drew!

What is the biggest obstacle standing in the way of the Avs making another Stanley Cup run? Join Mile High Hockey with @RichieCarni and @MediaByAP now!

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!