It's not often the opposing team's stars outplay the stars of the Avalanche, but that was the case tonight. Sidney Crosby was too much to handle and some untimely penalties left Colorado in too big a hole to crawl out of despite JT Compher's best efforts. The DNVR Avalanche Podcast breaks down the game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Avs roster remains in flux with Erik Johnson and Darren Helm back to practicing with team, but Evan Rodrigues out with injury. Can the Avs continue to survive the roster shuffle and which teams have been successful in their playoff run? The DNVR Avalanche Podcast takes a look on today's show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite not having their A game the Colorado Avalanche are able to take an easy victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. A three point night from Denis Malgin and key depth contributions from players like Logan O'Connor backstopped by Georgiev had the Avs in cruise control. The DNVR Avalance Podcast breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite a slow start, the Avs' play trended upward all game and thanks to goals from Toews, MacKinnon, Byram, Eller, and Rantanen this one ended in blowout fashion against Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Avs improve to 3 - 0 on the road trip as they overcome the Sens in a game that was questionably reffed at best. High-end hockey from MacKinnon, Rantanen, and Makar led the way as the Avs were able to hold on and survive the SEGABABA. The DNVR Avalanche crew discusses everything from the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Colorado Avalanche put on a defensive clinic in what ended up being a slim 2 - 1 win in the shootout over the Toronto Maple Leafs. A bit of good luck on a Mikko Rantanen goal early and Nathan Mackinnon being the best player in the shootout was enough. The DNVR Avalanche Podcast breaks down the entire game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Avs in the middle of the Central Division playoff race are they meeting expectations? Is Nathan MacKinnon's greatness sustainable? The DNVR Avalanche Podcast looks at some of the playoff races around the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The goals were flowing tonight as the Avs dispose of the Canadiens with ease. With goals from all of the star forwards you also got production out of Bowen Byram and a three-point night out of Artturi Lehkonen in his return to Montreal. The DNVR Avalanche Podcast discusses a game that was never close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the underlying numbers, this was a quality game for the Colorado Avalanche but the scoreboard was a bit tougher to crack. Thanks to Cale Makar, Denis Malgin, and Nathan MacKinnon the Avs were eventually able to put the Arizona Coyotes down in overtime. Join the DNVR Avalanche Podcast as they discuss it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Colorado sits in 3rd place in the Central, how much better could they have positioned themselves at this point in the season? Even with crucial injuries to players like MacKinnon and Makar along the way how much better should the Avs be? The DNVR Avalanche Podcast discusses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Avs once again put themselves in a hole early and are unable to overcome their own issues. Despite goals from Nathan MacKinnon and Evan Rodrigues it's hard to say any Colorado players had a good game. The DNVR Avalanche Podcast covers it all on the postgame show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that the Avs have officially kept their first-round pick in the 2023 draft, considerations need to be made on who they should target. This NHL Draft has lots of high end talne but what should the Avs be looking for with a pick in the late 20's or even 30's? Join the DNVR Avalanche Podcast as they discuss preliminary concepts for Colorado's draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All of Colorado's key stars balled out in this win over the San Jose Sharks. Goals from Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, Artturi Lehkonen, and Dennis Malgin on top of four-point nights from Cale Makar and Val Nichushkin. A get right game doesn't get much better than this. The DNVR Avalanche Podcast breaks it all down for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory is never satisfying. Colorado played a quality game but blew it in the last few minutes and ultimately come up short to the Kraken in overtime. A critical error from Nathan MacKinnon spelled disaster for the Avalanche. Join the DNVR Avalanche Podcast for a breakdown of the game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Colorado Avalanche came out and laid an egg in this matinee matchup against the Dallas Stars. With few bright spots in the game, you at least saw Sam Girard produce and Evan Rodrigues snap his goalless streak. Join The DNVR Avalanche Podcast for a very Saturday breakdown of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NHL Deadline has officially passed and the Colorado Avalanche ultimately added nothing in the final hours. Did the Avs miss out on someone like John Klingberg or Troy Stetcher? Join AJ Haefele, Rudo, Jesse Montano, and Meghan Angley on the DNVR Avalanche Podcast as they discuss all things Avalanche and NHL.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With many of the trades for this year already complete the DNVR crew discuss some of the best and worse including Ryan O'Reilly, Patrick Kane, Mikael Granlund and more on The DNVR Avalanche Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When defense and goaltending are optional it can lead to some fun hockey but rarely good results. Despite quality offensive efforts from Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, Val Nichushkin, and JT Compher the Avs weren't able to pull it together on the other end of the ice and drop this one to the New Jersey Devils. Join the DNVR Avalanche Podcast as they break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The East has seen numerous big pieces including Timo Meyers and Ryan O'Reilly head out there. Meanwhile, the West has only seen a few moves like Nino Niederreiter to Winnipeg. The DNVR Avalanche Podcast sorts out the moves so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Colorado Avalanche cruised past the Vegas Golden Knights in a decisive win. With tonight's win, Colorado is only three points behind Vegas for first place in the west. Mikko Rantanen started off the night with the fastest goal this season for the Avalanche and followed it up with a second to reach 40 goals on the year. An empty netter from MacKinnon and great goaltending from Alexandar Georgiev sealed the deal. Join AJ Haefele, Nathan Rudolph, and Blais Hunter as they break down tonight's victory! BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1441542/10874 TAILGATE WITH US: https://bit.ly/3fwCPha  Breck Brew Ultimate Gameday Experience: https://thednvr.com/brecksweeps/ Find the nearest Avalanche Amber Ale near you at https://www.breckbrew.com/brew-finder/  Visit jivehyve.com and get your order delivered today! Roman: Go to https://ro.co/DNVR today to get 20% off your entire first order.  Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR” Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply.  BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 per customer. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet after opting-in must lose. Paid as one Bonus Bet Token based on amount of initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Bonus Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Ends at the start of the final NBA game each day when offered prior to 2/16/23 @ 10PM ET. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms  When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices