The Colorado Avalanche have picked the best time to start playing their best hockey. Another game where the Avs put up at least 5 goals, this time leading to the Winnipeg Jets pulling Connor Hellebuyck. The Avs will look to finish the series off in Winnipeg on Tuesday. We break it all down! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?...
Apr 29, 2024•40 min•Ep. 895
The Colorado Avalanche used a five goal 3rd period to run away from the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 of their first round series, 6-2. The Avs now hold a 2-1 series lead and look to take a commanding 3-1 lead on Sunday in Denver. The Avalanche have continued to beat Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck and their lead leading defense has yet to find a way to stop the potent Avalanche offense. Can it continue in Game 4? We break it all down in including the very ugly ending to Game 3 that left the ice in bloo...
Apr 28, 2024•38 min•Ep. 894
The chess match will continue in Denver on Friday as the Colorado Avalanche will get their first game of the series with the Winnipeg Jets on home ice. What can we expect from Game 3? More of the same or will enough adjustments be made by both teams that this game will be played differently? Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche...
Apr 26, 2024•32 min•Ep. 893
The Colorado Avalanche did pretty much everything the same as Game 1 against the Winnipeg Jets, but added much better goaltending to the equation, and the result was a convincing 5-2 win over the Jets. The series now heads back to Colorado tied up at 1. The Avs used four 2nd period goals, then lock down defense in the 3rd that prevented any Winnipeg comeback attempt. Couple that with a much needed solid performance from Alexandar Georgiev and the Avs looked in command and in control for the majo...
Apr 24, 2024•35 min•Ep. 892
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Apr 23, 2024•32 sec
Game 1 is in the books, Game 2 looms large for the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs liked how they played in Game1, and they feel like if they can duplicate that play they have a great chance of take home ice advantage away and head back to Denver tied at one. It looks like Justus Annunen is still under the weather and might not be available for Game 2, so it looks like Alexandar Georgiev will get another shot in net. Can the Avs rally around him? Who will we be looking at after the game is over that...
Apr 23, 2024•36 min•Ep. 891
From a casual hockey fan perspective, that was probably an entertaining game. From a Colorado Avalanche point of view it was as frustrating as you could be. The Colorado Avalanche did a lot of good, even great, things in their Game 1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. But once again, goaltending let them down in the 7-6 loss. One has to wonder if the Avalanche let Alexandar Georgiev in net for Game 2. He's clearly not right and hasn't been for weeks. We break it all down! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! S...
Apr 22, 2024•40 min•Ep. 890
Harrison Lee from Locked on Jets and our very own Shaggy Von Doom get together to talk about the first round series between the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow on Tw...
Apr 21, 2024•30 min•Ep. 889
The Colorado Avalanche would have loved to be in the position the Edmonton Oilers were in, where they rested the majority of their top players. But the Avs have not been playing well as of late and they all wanted to get back on track, no matter who their opponent put out on the ice. The Avalanche did just that in a 5-1 win, which could have been a lot worse than that. Four goals in the first, one in the second was all the Avs needed to coast through the 3rd to finish the regular season with a w...
Apr 19, 2024•41 min•Ep. 888
One more to go until the big games begin! The Edmonton Oilers come to town to faceoff against the Colorado Avalanche that, in the end, won't have much meaning in the standings, but could have a lot of meaning for other reasons. The Avs haven't been playing all that well lately. So how will they handle this game? Will they treat it like any other, go all out and get a winning mentality before the playoffs? Or will they work on specific aspects, make sure nobody gets injured, and see that as a win...
Apr 18, 2024•39 min•Ep. 887
We can all agree this is going to be a very challenging series for the Colorado Avalanche in facing the Winnipeg Jets. Not only did the Jets sweep the season series against the Avs, they likely will have the home ice for the series. Does this mean the Avs don't have a chance? Of course not. But where do they need to exploit the Jets? We discuss! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all P...
Apr 16, 2024•37 min•Ep. 886
The Colorado Avalanche cannot get out of their own way, and this weekend was just about as low as they can get. A huge game on Saturday with seeding on the line vs their first round opponent, the Winnipeg Jets, ended in a 7-0 thumping. A bounce back game on Sunday would have had everyone feeling better. And for two periods we all did. But hockey games are three periods, and that is when it all fell apart against the Vegas Golden Knights. Things are not good for the Avs right now, and you can't f...
Apr 15, 2024•41 min•Ep. 885
Nathan MacKinnon is having a season for the Colorado Avalanche ages, and it brings up a question fans love asking about their teams. Which players are on the Avalanche Mt. Rushmore? Not only is Nathan MacKinnon pushing to get placed next to Avalanche greatness, but Cale Makar is obviously in the mix as well. But if we have two guys possibly entering the mountain, who's coming off of it? Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedo...
Apr 12, 2024•36 min•Ep. 884
The Colorado Avalanche needed to get back on track. And Nathan MacKinnon was just the guy for the job. A four point night, including his 3rd hat trick of the season, lifted the Avs to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild which eliminated the Wild from playoff contention in the process. We break it all down and get into the NHLPA players poll. Tune in subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast ...
Apr 11, 2024•36 min•Ep. 883
On yesterday's episode, we discussed the never-ending goalie situation with the Colorado Avalanche. After the 7-4 loss to the Dallas Stars Sunday night we can add defensive and penalty kill problems to that list. It's odd to do that with the penalty kill at least. It has been excellent as of late. But it looked dreadful against Dallas. Was it just a blip on the radar or have the Avs been figured out? The defense on the other had has had it's share of ups and downs all season, and Dallas exploite...
Apr 09, 2024•40 min•Ep. 882
No bones about it. The Colorado Avalanche game against the Edmonton Oilers Friday night was one of their worst of the season. We can throw out all the excuses, but none would stick. It was bad. Maybe none worse for goalie Alexandar Georgiev. And because of that people are asking again who should be the starter in net for the post season. The host of Locked on Avalanche are split. Tune in to hear why! Subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lo...
Apr 08, 2024•32 min•Ep. 881
The Colorado Avalanche got past the Minnesota Wild 5-2 Thursday night in St. Paul. Justus Annunen came up huge again and saved 44 shots while Jonathan Drouin got beyond the 50 point mark. Mikko Rantanen added not only an empty netter that sealed the game, but it was also his 40th goal of the season. Now the Avs have to turn around and do it all again in Edmonton against the Oilers on Friday. We break it all down! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! http...
Apr 05, 2024•42 min•Ep. 880
The Colorado Avalanche started and ended their matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets the way you would want the Avs to play against any team, let alone the Blue Jackets. It was the in-between where Columbus cashed in, which was enough to put the Avalanche away, 4-1. Bottom line is the Avs can't lose to a team like Columbus at this stage in the season. But did they play well? The stats say they did. But the stats don't matter much when you don't have two in the standings. We break it all down...
Apr 02, 2024•41 min•Ep. 879
The Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers went toe to toe Thursday night, and then let a shoot-out decide the winner. A great game from start to finish saw the Avalanche drop the extra point in the shoot-out, and to add salt in the wound, Nathan MacKinnon's two streaks came to an end, but not without some controversy surrounding an assist he was initially given but was then taken away. There was also a questionable goal from the Rangers that Jared Bednar challenged but was not overturned. Shou...
Mar 29, 2024•34 min•Ep. 878
The Colorado Avalanche saw their nine game winning streak come to an end Tuesday night against the Montreal Canadiens. Unexpected to say the least. But Nathan MacKinnon's points streaks roll on. Can they continue with two very good goalies coming up next against the New York Rangers and Nashville Predators? We also discuss the new Justus Annunen contract. It's only a two year deal but with Alexandar Georgiev's contract up after next season, what will next year mean for both Avalanche goalies? Tu...
Mar 28, 2024•35 min•Ep. 877
We are joined once again by Adam Denker of Locked on Lightning to check in on the Hart Trophy race, which we all believe is still a two headed race between Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche and Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning. What has changed since we last did a cross over with Adam a couple months ago in the race? Has one pulled ahead, has there been anyone new to the mix joining them (McDavid)? We also get some very honest comments from our Subtext people. Tune in, subscri...
Mar 26, 2024•40 min•Ep. 876
This team is never out of it. Even trailing 4-0 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Colorado Avalanche found a way to get it done. Five straight goals, with the 5th coming in overtime by Jonathan Drouin lifted the Avs to their 9th straight win and they now have the outright lead in the division. Speaking of Drouin, he has been one of the hottest players on the team recently. Is he playing his way out of Colorado, or will he sign a new deal for maybe a little less to stay in what clearly is a go...
Mar 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 875
The Colorado Avalanche are on a roll as of late, and you have to feel comfortable about their first matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets Friday night. Columbus is not a playoff team, but who among the potential playoff matchups the Avs could have in round one of the playoffs would be prefer? Do we even have a preference? Or if the Avs finish out the season playing how they have been are we confident no matter what? We also have some fun with a Disney / Pixar move bracket. Who reigns supreme...
Mar 22, 2024•38 min•Ep. 874
Chris MacFarland had a very good trade deadline this year. Maybe he didn't operate at a speed some of the fan base wanted, but it was a moment of "leave this to the professionals" for him and the Colorado Avalanche. A new article in The Athletic sheds some light on not only how he and the Avalanche care to operate, but how he is viewed by his GM counterparts. Spoiler: very well. We also discuss some of the new rules changes that could be on the way in the NHL as the GM's met in Florida to get so...
Mar 21, 2024•34 min•Ep. 873
The Colorado Avalanche continue to roll in month of March as a 4-3 win over a very game St. Louis Blues team gave the Avs their 7th straight win as well as competing their four game road trip with eight points. Mikko Rantanen lead the way with a hat trick, Nathan MacKinnon kept his points streak alive, and Justus Annunen provided another solid performance. Unfortunately it wasn't all good news for the Avalanche Nation on Tuesday. Former Avalanche forward and member for the 95-96 Stanley Cup Winn...
Mar 20, 2024•34 min•Ep. 872
Colorado Avalanche prospect Nikolai Kovalenko has touched down in Denver and will be joining his new Avalanche teammates very soon. But the question now is what to do with him? The Avs look to complete their four game road trip by winning all four games. They can accomplish that with a win Tuesday night in St. Louis. What can we expect between the two teams where the game has great meaning for both clubs. And it is rumored that the NHL will release a reality style of show on Amazon next season t...
Mar 19, 2024•38 min•Ep. 871
Artturi Lehkonen will not be on any Christmas card lists from any Edmonton Oiler fans or players. His goal Saturday night in Edmonton, off an incredible pass from Nathan MacKinnon, with less than a second left in overtime, gave the Colorado Avalanche the two points, their sixth straight win, and third win on this four game road trip. The Avs can sweep the trip with a victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. Sean Walker, and all the new additions, continue to be a welcome pack as the new Avs ...
Mar 18, 2024•39 min•Ep. 870
Are you not still buzzing after that Colorado Avalanche win over the Vancouver Canucks?? Those are the types of games teams rally behind and point to when times might get tough and say "this is what we are capable of". It was a 2nd period goal by Mikko Rantanen with less than two seconds left that changed everything for Colorado, and another 3rd period where they were the team in charge. But the need to keep doing it this way is not what the Avs want. We break it all down! Tune in, subscribe and...
Mar 15, 2024•39 min•Ep. 869
The Colorado Avalanche might not have had the lead after the first period, but you got the sense that if they kept up that style of play, things would work in their favor. Boy did they. The Avs found the net five times in the second, and then put the car in cruise control for the 3rd to complete a pretty convincing and dominant win over the Calgary Flames, 6-2. We break it all down! Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonava...
Mar 13, 2024•34 min•Ep. 868
The road has not been kind to the Colorado Avalanche this season. That is no secret. So a four game road trip might have some fans concerned about how many of the eight possible points the Avs can take. Very valid concern. But this will also be the first road trip the team takes post trade deadline. Will it make a difference? Let's hope so! Because if not, you are heading into the playoffs with a season long road issue. Which of the four newbie could have a break out road trip? We discuss. And R...
Mar 12, 2024•35 min•Ep. 867
