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Avalanche Game 18 Recap: Giving Thanks
The Colorado Avalanche entered Game 18 of 82 coming off an evening where certain victory was snatched from the team at the last moment. In the last game before Thanksgiving is celebrated in the U.S., the Avs returned to Ball Arena to face off against a very strong Vancouver Canucks club. These were two teams who were pretty much cut from the same cloth. Nathan MacKinnon vs Elias Pettersson, Alexandar Georgiev vs Thatcher Demko, and the highlighted matchup, Cale Makar vs Quinn Hughes.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 17 Recap: WTF?!
With a three game winning streak, as well as a massive comeback win in Dallas, the Colorado Avalanche entered Nashville for the second leg of their two-game divisional road trip. In recent years, the Avalanche and the Nashville Predators have had some interesting encounters. This includes two playoff matchups, with the Preds winning in 2018, while the Avs swept them in 2022 during the Stanley Cup run. This meeting is the first of three between the clubs, but they will not see each other again until March.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
The Boston Bruins Are Doing That Thing Again
You know, I really need to stop making certain takes about the Boston Bruins, because for the most part, I've been like the Boston Red Sox: constantly swinging and missing. In all seriousness, let's go back a bit. After the 2021-22 season, which saw the Bruins ousted in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes, I said that the Bruins wouldn't make the playoffs. I had my usual arguments; the team's not deep, they live and die by the Perfection Line, Tuukka Rask isn't there anymore, and the added bonus, they fired Bruce Cassidy as head coach.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 16 Recap: The Comeback is Bigger in Texas
The Colorado Avalanche are coming off a huge 8-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, winning back-to-back games for the first time since the team's 6-0 start. The Avs left Ball Arena and headed on a two game divisional road swing, with the first stop being a big one: Dallas. The Dallas Stars have had to start over after missing the playoffs in that shortened 2020-21 season (following their Cup Final run in the bubble), with the following season seeing them snag a Wild Card spot, and last year saw them in the Conference Finals. Entering this weekend, the Stars and Avs are one and two in the Central Division, and this was Colorado's chances to make a dent in their small division deficit, as well as remind the Stars just who the hell this team is.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
The Vancouver Canucks Are Legit
As of this writing, the Vancouver Canucks are in first place in the Pacific Division. Honestly, it makes me happy to say that. Once upon a time, I couldn't stand this team, and that was mainly because of the Steve Moore incident. I absolutely loved seeing this team fail, especially in the 2011 Cup Final, and in the following year's playoffs, which saw them only win one game after winning the Presidents' Trophy again. Then the 2020 bubble happened, and I saw the Canucks make a surprising playoff run, ousting the Minnesota Wild in that Qualifying Round, eliminating the then-defending Cup Champion St. Louis Blues in the opening round, and taking the Vegas Golden Knights to the maximum seven games in the West Semis, but coming up just short.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 15 Recap: Duck Season
The Colorado Avalanche returned to their home arena coming off a huge win over the Seattle Kraken, finishing off the season series. A 5-1 win in the Monday outing was exactly what they needed, and as for Game #15, the Avs were back at home facing off against the Anaheim Ducks for the first time this season. For the Ducks, this is the second game of a back-to-back; they defeated the Nashville Predators, 3-2, a day earlier.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 14 Recap: Just What the Doctor Ordered
The Colorado Avalanche entered this new week coming off a very awful home loss to the St. Louis Blues, and now, the team looked to make up for their defeat while returning to the road to face off against a very familiar foe: the Seattle Kraken. This is the last meeting of the season between these two clubs; with the teams splitting the first two games. Not only were the Avs looking to win the season series against Seattle, they were also looking to do something that hadn't been done in weeks: score a goal on the road.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 13 Recap: Unacceptable
After receiving our first home loss of this young season, the Colorado Avalanche looked to truly bounce back in the third and last game of this homestand. The team heading into Ball Arena was none other than the St. Louis Blues. This was a Division Rivalry game, and the Blues were in their first full season after the teardown that happened in the middle of last year. So the Blues were a wild card. The Avs' recent history with the Blues had been a good one, but this was a new season series. Even so, it is often fun when the Blues and Avalanche get together.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 12 Recap: 32 Seconds
The Colorado Avalanche won a crazy outing against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, and next up for the Avs was the Seattle Kraken. This was the second meeting of the season; the Avalanche defeated Seattle, 4-1, at Climate Pledge Arena. This outing was in Ball Arena, and the last time these two teams were at that very venue was on April 30, 2023--the night that the Avalanche were eliminated in Game Seven in the opening round.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 8 Recap: Shuffle Off to Buffalo
As the saying goes, "You can't win 'em all," and the Colorado Avalanche found that out in Pittsburgh when the team was blanked by the Pittsburgh Penguins. The loss snapped a 15-game road winning streak, but even so, the Avalanche entered their latest contest already at 4-1 away from Ball Arena. The three-game East Coast swing concluded in Buffalo, as the Avs were facing off against the Sabres. The Sabres are expected to end their league-long playoff drought this season, but they are off to a shaky start. As for Colorado, they're looking to rebound off their first loss of the season.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Stay Informed with Cricket Betting News and Updates
For many people, cricket is more than simply a sport; it's a passion and a way of life. Beyond the thrill of watching games, there is another element that has millions of people interested in cricket betting. If you enjoy placing bets on cricket, remaining educated is essential to helping you make wise choices and raise your chances of success. We'll look at ways to keep up with cricket betting news and updates in this piece.
By Online Games2 years ago in Unbalanced
Clash of Titans . Content Warning.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the pristine soccer field, the anticipation in the air was palpable. Inter Miami and Houston Dynamo were about to face off in a high-stakes match that had fans on the edge of their seats. Each team had its own reasons to believe in victory, and the players wore the weight of expectation like a second skin.
By Young jotter 2 years ago in Unbalanced
