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Avalanche Game 72 Recap: If It Wasn't for Bad Luck...
As the saying goes, "All good things must come to an end." But this was not the time. The Colorado Avalanche continued to ride high as winners of nine straight, the latest win being against a Pittsburgh Penguins team who led 4-0! With the Vancouver Canucks' home loss on the previous night, the Avs had the chance to move into the #1 spot in the entire Western Conference. The homestand continued, and it was against the Montréal Canadiens. Notice I didn't say the "lowly" Canadiens. I don't consider the Canadiens lowly. Are they going to be in the playoffs? No. But the potential's there. Even so, it did look like the Avs should win.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Rangers Become 1st Team to Clinch Spot in the 2024 Playoffs
One down, 15 to go. I always love seeing that first playoff spot clinched in any league, but it's always the most special in the National Hockey League. The first official clinching scenario belonged to the Vancouver Canucks on the previous night, but they couldn't get it done. On this day, four Eastern Conference teams had chances to clinch: the New York Rangers, the Boston Bruins, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Florida Panthers. The Panthers and Bruins faced each other, with Boston winning, 4-3, in regulation. As a result, Florida couldn't clinch yet. The Red Wings/Capitals game was connected to all of the scenarios, but because that game went to OT, Boston couldn't clinch yet. The Canes lost, so they would have to wait, too.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Navigating Controversy. Content Warning.
In the realm of journalism, opinion pieces serve as a platform for writers to express their viewpoints on current events and controversial topics. These articles, often imbued with personal perspectives and insights, provoke thought, spark debate, and contribute to the rich tapestry of public discourse. In this exploration, we delve into the significance of opinion pieces in shaping our understanding of the world around us and examine the responsibilities that come with wielding the power of opinion in a media landscape saturated with diverse perspectives.
By Paschal Mmesoma2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 71 Recap: No Surrender
I...love...this...team!!! We did it again, folks! Actually, I should say, we did it yet again! The Colorado Avalanche entered this Sunday matinee game on TNT on an eight game winning streak, and on top of the Central Division. The homestand entered Game #2 and it was against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It's always interesting when Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon get together, and regarding this game, as Cody Rhodes would say, they have a lot to talk about.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 70 Recap: Elite 8
The Colorado Avalanche have reached the playoffs for six straight years, and a seventh is very inevitable. The Avs are on a big time roll--winning seven straight games, including sweeping a four game road trip in Western Canada and St. Louis. Following this stretch, the Avs returned to home sweet home--Ball Arena--and our opponents: the Columbus Blue Jackets. This is the first of two meetings against Columbus, and the first time the two teams are facing off on American soil since the 2021-22 season.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 69 Recap: The Moose is Loose
Well, at least I got the title right this time. Game 68 (not Game 67 as I erroneously called it) saw the Colorado Avalanche win over the Edmonton Oilers in the literal final second of overtime. The Avs are back on American soil, but are still outside the confines of Ball Arena. We are again playing against a team we beat in the 2022 playoffs: the St. Louis Blues. The Blues have been on a bit of a decent roll, but the Avs' roll is just that much bigger.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 68 Recap: Oops, He Did It Again!
My birthday is on March 18, but for the first time in four years, the Colorado Avalanche do not play on that day. With this game landing just two days before that date, this serves as an early birthday game for yours truly, and our opponents: none other than the Edmonton Oilers. Let me say this. I've scoffed at a lot of things regarding the Avalanche's schedule. Our first three games being on the road, that's fine. Even the fact that we've played more games than a lot of other temas in the league is no biggie. However, the fact that I had to wait until Game 68 to see us finally face the Oilers? I'm sorry, I just can't forgive that.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Keeps Skating in 9-3 Loss to Greeley
https://richmonetti.smugmug.com/JJBoysBBvNS/i-bQJrJ7W/A Please see tip, pledge and subscribe button below The last time John Jay faced Horace Greeley, the Wolves jumped out to a four goal lead and ultimately lost. So on Friday January 20 at the Brewster Ice Arena, the tables were turned and the Quakers had a 4-0 first period lead. Maybe on script, John Jay scored first in the second, but a replay was not to be.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
After Strong Start Bisons Fall 9-3 to Pawling
Please look for tip, subscribe and pledge button below On Friday January 12, the BYSNS Bisons faced a tough Pawling team at the Brewster Ice Arena and skated to a very exciting start. A 3-2 lead late into the first, the Bisons were definitely holding their own. But the Tigers ended the period with a 4-3 lead and the momentum didn’t stop.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Edmonton Was Connor Brown
Last night, something that was simultaneously quite trivial and also monumental took place. The Edmonton Oilers were facing the Washington Capitals. Edmonton was without Mattias Ekholm due to illness, and therefore Troy Stecher, acquired on the cusp of the trade deadline from the Arizona Coyotes, stepped into his role. His performance was lackluster to say the least. Edmonton’s power play performed with considerable gusto to produce the first goal, largely by virtue of the fact that The German Genius, Leon Draisaitl, was granted an improbable trio of attempts to bury his patented one-timer behind Kemper, the Washington gardien de but, and succeeded the third time. That was followed by a goal by St. Connor McDavid, who has seemed more interested in breaking assist records thus far than scoring goals. He was left unmolested by the Washington defense and sauntered in to embarrass Kemper nonetheless. The inscrutable and fickle gods of hockey seemed to be smiling upon Edmonton’s cause.
By D. J. Reddall2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 67 Recap: Lonely at the Top
We had the Vancouver Canucks right where we wanted them! The Colorado Avalanche were coming off a big blowout win over the Calgary Flames to start this four-game road trip, but we could be right back to work, as that was the first game of a back-to-back set. The Avs headed west to face the Vancouver Canucks for the final time this regular season. The Canucks are the #1 team in the entire Western Conference, but the Avs are batting 1.000 against the Nucks this season, having won both meetings. This meeting is the only one in Vancouver, though this could be a playoff preview.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Avalanche Game 66 Recap: Welcome to the Club
The Colorado Avalanche's first game after a very fruitful trade deadline was an overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild, the team's third straight win. The club's groove appears to be back, with the winning tear starting in the second half of February. The Avs are back on the road for the next four games, with the first three games taking place in Western Canada. Avs fans are hoping that this road trip fares better than our last one, and the first leg of this four game swing takes place in Hart Country: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
