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First two playoff opponents have prepped the Avalanche for Golden Knights | Evan’s take
The Los Angeles Kings were a stingy defensive team. The Minnesota Wild pushed the pace. Vegas might be a bit of a hybrid between those two teams. Colorado’s experience against those first two playoff opponents could come in handy. “I would venture to say that Vegas is a little mix of both of our last…
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Avalanche hit the ice to prepare for Golden Knights missing key players
It’s difficult to run a full practice with only five defensemen. Jared Bednar figured that out on Saturday afternoon. After taking a few days off, the Avalanche returned to the ice for the first time after taking down the Minnesota Wild in five games. While one player returned to practice, several others were missing. Sam…
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Ageless wonder Brent Burns cranks up his play (and physicality) for Avalanche | Evan’s take
After dispatching the Los Angeles Kings in four games, the Colorado Avalanche now get some well-earned rest before the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Everyone could use it, some more than others. “I think it’ll be good for everybody to rest up here for a few days, but especially a 41-year-old,” Gabriel Landeskog…
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Five things that must happen for Avalanche to lift the Stanley Cup | 2025-26 Avalanche Preview
It’s the hardest trophy in professional sports to win for a reason. For a team to lift Lord Stanley above its head in June, a lot must go right. You need good health, good players and a lot of luck. The Colorado Avalanche have the players capable of getting the job done this season. Whether…
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New lawsuit claims man was fatally injured in sauna explosion at 24 Hour Fitness in Colorado Springs
The family of a man who suffered fatal injuries in a Colorado Springs gym sauna in 2023 is now suing the gym for wrongful death and gross negligence. According to a lawsuit filed in El Paso County District Court, Colorado Springs resident 64-year-old David Diaz was in the 24 Hour Fitness at 1892 Southgate Road,…
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Celebrate safely this 4th of July, UCHealth officials say
Each year around this time, the Colorado Springs police and fire departments issue warnings about the illegality and potential danger of lighting fireworks. Doctors and hospital staffers routinely advise Coloradans to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly and safely. But in the coming days, hundreds of residents will light firecrackers, skyrockets and sparklers. And some of…