Evan Liu

1 week ago | hockeymountainhigh.com | Evan Liu

The 2024-25 season for the Colorado Avalanche came to a crashing close after their Game Seven loss to the Dallas Stars. They were up 2-0 and in control to finally defeat all their recent woes. But it all came apart in 13 minutes. Colorado was the better team in the series at 5-on-5, but ended up on the losing end. It is not just because of bad luck, there are reasons as to why this did not work out for the burgundy and blue. Special teamsPerhaps the biggest difference in the series was special teams.

1 week ago | en.pressbee.net | Evan Liu

by Evan Liu, HockeyMountainHigh.com DALLAS – Colorado had this game won up 2-0 in the closing stages of the third period. They looked like they were en route to slay the dragon. But instead, trends continue. The Dallas Stars put up four in the third period behind a Mikko Rantanen hat-trick. Similar to how the Avalanche were eliminated in 2020, it is sheer heartbreak. First Period Parker Kelly found himself in the box early for the Avs for a questionable holding penalty to call in Game Seven.

1 week ago | hockeymountainhigh.com | Evan Liu

The enticing first-round series between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars is going the distance. The two top-five teams in the Western Conference will head to seven games after the Avs took Game Six in a wild win. Game Seven will take place on Saturday night for all to see on ABC and ESPN+ at 6:00 p.m. MT. However, let the record show the Avalanche doesn’t have the best record. On the flip side, the Stars are built for situations like this. So, how does Colorado get by and slay this dragon?

2 weeks ago | hockeymountainhigh.com | Evan Liu

It’s award season in the NHL, and the usual suspects for the Colorado Avalanche are up for these awards. Those usual suspects include Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. Ted Lindsay AwardBoth Makar and MacKinnon are up for the Ted Lindsay Award, as announced Wednesday morning. The award is for the most valuable player in the league, as voted on by the players. It is the first time since the award was renamed in honor of Ted Lindsay that two players from the same team are nominated.

2 weeks ago | hockeymountainhigh.com | Evan Liu

DENVER — Just like that, it’s a series again. The Colorado Avalanche rebounded excellently against the Dallas Stars in Game Four on Saturday night. It took four goals to beat the Stars 4-0 to tie the first-round matchup up at two. The series is now a best-of-three with at least one more game at home guaranteed for the Avalanche. First PeriodThe game started quickly and fast with two former Finnish teammates trading chances. Mikko Rantanen had a give-and-go play stopped by Mackenzie Blackwood.