With eight days left in the NHL’s regular season, the Colorado Avalanche find themselves in a position no one would have predicted back in September. The Avs can play their way into the playoffs.
Colorado controls their own destiny. Win the final four games of the season and you’re in the playoffs.
The Western Conference Wildcard race is now down to three teams. The Anaheim Ducks, St. Louis Blue and Colorado Avalanche have one week to decide two playoff positions. The Ducks currently hold a one-point advantage over the Blues and Avs, but the Blues have a game in hand.