Colorado Avalanche soar past the Toronto Maple Leafs as Brock Nelson notches a hat trick, cementing his status as a top trade acquisition. Is Nelson quietly becoming the team’s true MVP, even as Nathan MacKinnon vies for league honors? The Avs’ 4-1 victory launches a critical four-game road trip and shifts the power rankings conversation—has Tampa Bay finally overtaken Colorado as the NHL’s best?
Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down Nelson’s offensive explosion, Mackenzie Blackwood’s bounce-back performance in net, and the emergence of depth players like Jack Drury and Parker Kelly. The hosts assess the Avalanche’s changing position across major NHL power rankings and question dramatic moves from outlets dropping the team in favor of Detroit and Tampa Bay. With Olympic roster implications and upcoming matchups against the Senators, Canadiens, and Red Wings, can Colorado reclaim its spot atop the NHL?
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2 Comments
Its always so funny when Shannon claims to not have an Avs bias when he does power rankings. Regardless of their last 10 games the Avs are the team to beat. I have little doubt we're going on another run and to finish strong.
Personally I have them going winning 26 of their last 32 games.
I hope this good reg season translates into the playoffs, bc Brock still needs his 1st playoff goal in COL.