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Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, front, tries to redirect the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy defends the net in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Kucherov’s goal lifts Lightning to 1-0 win over Avalanche

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov, left, defends the goal as Philadelphia Flyers' Sean Couturier tries to control the puck Wayne Simmonds during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Rantanen scores twice, leads Avalanche past Flyers 4-1

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog (92), of Sweden, celebrates his goal with his teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Avalanche beat Hurricanes 3-1 on 2 goals by Landeskog

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Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov makes the save against New York Rangers left wing Jimmy Vesey (26) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Shattenkirk lifts Rangers to 3-2 win over Avalanche in SO

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) leaps into center Sean Monahan's arms after Gaudreau scored in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Denver. Calgary won 3-2. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Gaudreau scores in OT to lift Flames over Avalanche 3-2

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Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates his goal with teammates Gabriel Landeskog (92) and Vladislav Kamenev (91) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

MacKinnon ups goal streak to 4, Avalanche beat Sabres 6-1

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) moves the puck across the blue line during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Fast-skating Avs center MacKinnon speeds toward success

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan talks to reporters at the team's media day before the 2018-19 NHL season at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia, on Friday, Sept. 14. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

Brian MacLellan, Capitals GM, calls Orpik trade ‘above board’ after NHL review

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2018, file photo, Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon skates down the ice in pursuit of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers in Denver. The Avalanche open training camp Friday, Sept. 15, and face Las Vegas Tuesday in the opening preseason game. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Avalanche hope to turn playoff appearance into another run

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson (51) slips past Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Young, speedy Avalanche show promise before playoff exit

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson celebrates a goal against the Colorado Avalanche with teammates P.K. Subban (76) and Colton Sissons (10) during the first period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Predators brace for physical series vs Jets in 2nd round

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche right wing Sven Andrighetto, bottom, runs into goaltender Andrew Hammond during the third period against the Nashville Predators in Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Denver. The Predators won 3-2. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Avalanche will start backup goalie Andrew Hammond in Game 5

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Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban, front, clears the puck after a shot by Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost, center, was stopped by Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne, back, during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Forsberg, Rinne help Predators beat Avalanche 3-2 in Game 4

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, front, is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators as he passes the team box in the second period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Monday, April 16, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

MacKinnon scores twice, Avs beat Predators 5-3 in Game 3

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Alexander Kerfoot (13) celebrates with Tyson Jost (17) and Mikko Rantanen (96), of Finland, after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Avs, Devils, Leafs hoping home cookin’ flips the momentum

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, celebrates after scoring a goal against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators take 2-0 lead after holding off Avalanche 5-4

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - This April 7, 2018 file photo shows Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog celebrating with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Denver. Landeskog has galvanized a youthful squad. They’ve bought in and followed Landeskog’s lead straight into the postseason. The Avalanche will take on Nashville in the first round. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, file)

Leadership of Landeskog has helped Avs turn things around

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog celebrates with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Denver. Colorado won 5-2 to advance to the playoffs. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Avs relish first playoff trip since 2013-14

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) is congratulated by teammate Patrik Nemeth (12) after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Avalanche head back to playoffs after 5-2 win over Blues

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Justin Braun, left, celebrates his goal with teammates Mikkel Boedker (89) and Tomas Hertl (48) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, April 5, 2018, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Couture nets go-ahead goal in Sharks 4-2 win over Avalanche

By RICK EYMER - Associated Press