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Colorado Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev, right, gets his stick on the puck before Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman can during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rantanen, Lehkonen lead Avalanche past Flames 4-1

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Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon skates up ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Avalanche activate Nathan MacKinnon off injured reserve

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Nashville Predators goaltender Kevin Lankinen reacts after giving up a power-play goal to Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen during the first period of an HL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

O’Connor, Rantanen each score twice as Avs beat Preds 5-3

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon watches as the puck crosses the line as Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund, center, and defenseman Noah Hanifin watch during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Flames beat Avs 5-3 to win opener for first time since 2009

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Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon lifts the Stanley Cup after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Colorado Avalanche are making Nathan MacKinnon the highest-paid player in the NHL’s salary cap era. MacKinnon, who just turned 27 earlier this month, signed an eight-year contract that is worth $100.8 million, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, because the team did not announce terms of the contract. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File) **FILE**

MacKinnon signs 8-year deal, highest paid in NHL

By Stephen Whyno and Pat Graham - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) reacts after scoring on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)

Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri shoots the puck into the top of the goal past Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) for a goal during overtime of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Kadri’s OT goal lifts Avalanche over Lightning 3-2 in Game 4

By Fred Goodall - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, center, celebrates with teammates after Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against Colorado Avalanche on Monday, June 20, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) **FILE**

Stanley Cup Final hinges on contrast in goaltending

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) looks up after a fight during the third period in Game 2 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher) **FILE**

Injuries, fatigue taking their toll on Lightning against fresher Avalanche

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Avalanche rout Lightning to take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

The Colorado Avalanche celebrate after an overtime goal by Andre Burakovsky in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher )

Lightning look like the upstarts in Game 1 loss to Avalanche

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) and Colorado Avalanche center Darren Helm (43) tangle in front of Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Avalanche beat Lightning in OT to open Stanley Cup Final

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon heads to a television interview during media day before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Avalanche must beat two-time champion Lightning to win Stanley Cup

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

CORRECTS ID TO MIKKO RANTANEN, NOT KURTIS MACDERMID AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Colorado Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog (92), Artturi Lehkonen (62), Mikko Rantanen (96) and Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during third period NHL hockey conference finals action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Monday, June 6, 2022. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Avalanche try to ignore being favored in Stanley Cup Final against Lightning

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), head coach Jon Cooper, and defenseman Victor Hedman (77) pose with the Prince of Wales Trophy after the team defeated the New York Rangers during Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) **FILE**

Avalanche, Lightning set for anticipated Stanley Cup clash

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon (29) and Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrate a goal on Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith (41) as Cody Ceci (5) defends during third period NHL hockey conference finals action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Monday, June 6, 2022. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Avalanche sweep Oilers, advance to Stanley Cup Final

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Washington Capitals right wing Garnet Hathaway (21) celebrates a goal against the Colorado Avalanche with teammate Lars Eller (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Johansson lifts Capitals, snaps Avs’ 9-game winning streak

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) scores past Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Kuznetsov scores twice, Capitals beat Avalanche

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Toews, Makar lead Avalanche to 3-2 win over Kings

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Friday, May 7, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Rantanen, Makar lead Avalanche past Kings 3-2

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press