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3rd Time's the Charm
Who here had Tuesday's battle between the Colorado Avalanche and the Anaheim Ducks as a battle between first place teams? The Avs leading the Central this early is no shock; a lot of the players on this team have "been there, done that" for the last few years. The Ducks, however, are another story. Anaheim hasn't experienced the playoffs since 2018. Think about how long ago that was. The Vegas Golden Knights debuted that year, and the Avs reached the playoffs in Game 82, starting our current playoff streak. Yet lo and behold, here are the Ducks, sitting on top of the Pacific Division.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 months ago in Unbalanced
You Can't Spell "Dominate" Without "Nate"
Days after a close home win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Colorado Avalanche went across the border into Western Canada for a pair of games in as many days. First off, facing the Oilers in Edmonton. That is always an exciting affair. We all know the centerpiece in that game: MacKinnon vs McDavid. Two teams who played in three of the last four Cup Finals. This was going to be an epic matchup.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Wins Sudden Death Thriller
See Photos at end of article On Thursday October 15, John Jay traveled to Yorktown and Coach Debbi Walsh didn’t have any illusions about what to expect. “Any time we play Yorktown, it’s a dogfight. That’s how it always has been, always will be,” she said, and 67 minutes of play proved her estimation correct.
By Rich Monetti2 months ago in Unbalanced
It's Like 2022 Never Ended
Coming off a two game Pacific Division road trip, the Colorado Avalanche returned home to Ball Arena for a Tuesday night game on TNT. Our opponents? A team very near and dear to us: the Tampa Bay Lightning. Three full seasons have passed since that magical Cup Final; the Avs facing the Bolts in a true clash of heavyweight titans. Lightning were looking to win their third straight Stanley Cup, but instead, it was the Avs winning Cup #3 overall--a six-game victory. In the time that has passed, the Avs have only advanced once, but that's one more than the Lightning, who haven't won a playoff series since the 2022 Eastern Conference Final.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 months ago in Unbalanced
West Coast Swing
Coming off the big home win against the New Jersey Devils, which saw a five-point performance, as well as the best defenseman in the league picking up four assists, the Colorado Avalanche headed across the country to Pacific Division territory. First off, some big news broke entering that brief road trip: Martin Necas is staying in Denver. Eight years, $92 million. $11.5M/year cap hit. Necas was traded to the Avs last midseason; the deal that sent Mikko Rantanen to the Hurricanes, who quickly dealt Rantanen to Dallas.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 months ago in Unbalanced
How To Win The Elite League
Fifty-four games, ten teams and only one champion. The EIHL is one of the most unique and exciting hockey leagues in all of Europe. But what is the winning formula that leads to hoisting the trophy at the end of the season? Let’s take a look at five factors that will decide who finished in first place.
By The Fans' View2 months ago in Unbalanced
Oklahoma vs Tennessee: A Clash of Titans in College Football 2025
A Clash Worth Waiting For College football fans are buzzing as the Oklahoma Sooners face the Tennessee Volunteers in what promises to be one of the most thrilling matchups of the 2025 season. This meeting isn’t just another Saturday game—it’s a battle of pride, history, and playoff ambitions.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Unbalanced
Dodgers Crowned 2025 World Series Champions After Epic Game 7 Win Over Blue Jays. AI-Generated.
The 2025 World Series ended in a way that felt both inevitable and electric: the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in a tense Game 7 at Dodger Stadium to claim the championship. It was a night of big pitching, timely hitting and one performance that rose above the rest — Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s masterful outing earned him World Series MVP honors and capped a season of remarkable adaptation.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Unbalanced
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Crowned 2025 World Series MVP: Dodgers’ New Ace Makes History
The 2025 World Series will be remembered not only for the thrilling battle between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, but also for the rise of a new legend — Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Japanese pitching sensation who has taken Major League Baseball by storm. After leading the Dodgers to victory, Yamamoto was officially named the 2025 World Series MVP, marking a defining moment in his first year in the MLB.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Unbalanced
The Devils and Victor Olofsson
After being hit with our first regulation loss of the season on Saturday, the Colorado Avalanche kicked off a home-and-home set against the New Jersey Devils. It's always interesting when the Avs and Devils get together. After all, this was the Stanley Cup Final in 2001. Hard to believe that this season marks the 25th anniversary of "Mission 16W," which ended with Colorado's second Stanley Cup.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 months ago in Unbalanced
Trey Yesavage: The Blue Jays’ Breakout Star Shaping Toronto’s World Series Dreams
The Toronto Blue Jays have found their new pitching sensation in Trey Yesavage, a name quickly rising among baseball’s elite. As the postseason heats up and fans tune in to the World Series games, Yesavage’s emergence couldn’t have come at a better time. His poise, control, and strikeout ability have made him one of the most talked-about young pitchers in the league.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Unbalanced
Longest World Series Game: Dodgers and Blue Jays Battle Into History
Baseball fans live for moments that test both the body and spirit. Game 3 of the 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays delivered exactly that—a marathon of grit, strategy, and endurance that will be remembered as one of the longest World Series games in history.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Unbalanced
