This Colorado Avalanche campaign already feels like it’s had at least three acts, but the final one of the regular season begins Saturday in Nashville.
Colorado has 25 games in a little more than seven weeks — a compressed stretch run that comes with squeezing an international tournament into the middle of a season. The Avs entered Saturday in fourth place in the Central Division — two points behind the Minnesota Wild for third (with one less game to play) and four back of the Dallas Stars, who have two extra contests.
Here are 25 thoughts that touch on potential playoff matchups, needs ahead of the trade deadline, Nathan MacKinnon’s chances of repeating as league MVP, and a lot more:
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