Mile High Hockey Apr 19, 2021
Can Cale Makar really contend for the Norris Trophy this season?
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Despite missing a bunch of time due to injury, Cale Makar has been one of then best defensemen in the NHL this season It does not seem to be the Colorado Avalanche’s year for award contention despite sitting at the top of the league’s standings. Part of the reason is a committee approach to team success with good depth and a variety of top contributors in key roles. While Mikko Rantanen is currently second in goals both he and Nathan MacKinnon would have to put together quite a finish to qualify for any of the scoring titles. The...
Mile High Hockey Apr 11, 2021
Colorado Avalanche Game Day: A final meeting with the Ducks
Apr 9, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) scores an empty net goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez | Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Last game of the season against Anaheim tonight The Avalanche: (27-9-4) The Opponent: Anaheim Ducks (12-22-7) Puck drop: 8:00 p.m. MT Watch: ALT, KCOP-13, BSW+ Listen: [Radio] Altitude 92.5, AM 950 Colorado looks to extend their dominant stretch against the Ducks tonight. A win would make it four straight against them, and...
Mile High Hockey Mar 30, 2021
Colorado Avalanche slay the Anaheim Ducks 5-2
Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via It was a battle for Colorado’s 11th win of the month After a big weekend taking three of four points from new division rival Vegas the Colorado Avalanche were back at it to start the week and grind through another more difficult than it should be meeting with the Anaheim Ducks. Eventually the home team prevailed as the Avalanche took shots both literally and figuratively at the Ducks for a 5-2 victory. The Game Mikko Rantanen started the show early on at just under three minutes into the game with...
