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Red Hot and Never Bothered
The month of March is coming to an end, and as for the Colorado Avalanche, we are coming off a three-game Eastern Canadian road trip that saw us win two of the three games. Now it's back to our home ice for the next four games--the four games that will end the month of March. First off, our longtime old foes: the Detroit Red Wings. The rivalry isn't the same as it once was, but even so, the long and prestigious history from that past rivalry is there. Five Stanley Cups between the teams during that heyday, a load of Hall of Famers, and a lot of gritty battles.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Jets Soar to Playoffs and Look to Avenge Last Year's Disappointment
On March 20, the first playoff clinch of the NHL season took place, as the Washington Capitals punched their ticket to this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. Five days later, another team had a chance to do the same, but in this case, it was actually their third chance. The Winnipeg Jets had a pair of earlier chances to get in, but the scenarios didn't come through. For Tuesday's action, the Jets had the same scenario that they had on Sunday: one point or a Blues loss gets it done.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Canada vs USA:
When it comes to soccer in North America, few matchups spark as much excitement as Canada vs USA. These two teams have clashed for decades, but in recent years, the rivalry has reached new heights. With rising stars, tactical battles, and high-stakes tournaments like the CONCACAF Nations League, every meeting between these neighbors is must-watch soccer. Let’s dive into what makes this rivalry so special and what fans can expect next time these teams face off.
By AB Cabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Stanley Cup Playoff Push 2025: When You're Hot, You're Hot
How time flies! I went from being amped for March to begin to suddenly seeing April on the horizon. We are down to less than a month left in the season; 25 days remain in the regular season, and 27 days remain until this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs start. And yes, like every year around this time, I find myself watching all sorts of past Stanley Cup Playoff videos on YouTube, as my eagerness for the NHL's Sweet 16 to begin increases more and more.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
GreeleyJay Season Ends in Heartbreak
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti On Tuesday February 25, GreeleyJay traveled to Hommocks Ice Arena in Larchmont and faced Mamaroneck in a true back and forth. The quarterfinal round, Mamaroneck scored first, GreeleyJay answered, the Tigers regained the lead and GreeleyJay tied with 1:39 remaining in the game. So the lower seed was obviously hoping the string could be broken.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Closer Than it Should Have Been
It's always somewhat special and interesting when the Colorado Avalanche face the Montréal Canadiens. Yes, it's a West vs East matchup, but that's only since 1995. Remember, the Avalanche, once upon a time, were the Quebec Nordiques, and the Nords and Habs were heated rivals for 16 years, mostly in that classic Adams Division. At that time, the Habs were quite established, while the Nords were this team from Quebec's capital city and from another league; a transplant from the WHA. Despite the huge class disparity, the rivalry was heated and close, the NHL's first provincial rivalry--predating the Battle of Alberta by a year. The teams met five times in the playoffs, though Montréal won three of the five. Yeah, pretty close.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Living Well
It was a heartbreaking night in Toronto for the Colorado Avalanche, but we could not look back on that for too long. That game is the first of a back-to-back set for the Avs, and we had to get right back to work, as we were off to Canada's capital to face off against the Ottawa Senators, another red hot team. The Senators are looking very good, it's very likely that this team will be in the playoffs for the first time since missing the Stanley Cup Final by a hair in 2017. Of course, we all know the story with the Sens, that certain trade that basically ruined them.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
What a Difference: Capitals Become 1st to Clinch
This is what I've been waiting all month for. While I always celebrate NHL March Madness on the first of the month, the calendar turning from February to March only marks the beginning of things being interesting in the NHL season. Plus, I'm still kinda used to the regular season ending in early April, instead of mid-April. But even so, there is nothing like that first clinch of the season, and that's in any sport. While things in the final month of any sport's season get interesting, it's not until the moment where the first playoff spot is clinched that things get real.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Same Time in June?
I often have hopes that this would be the Stanley Cup Final some day. These two teams are good enough to get that far. We saw the Colorado Avalanche get there three years ago and win it. The Toronto Maple Leafs are good enough to get there, too; don't let talking heads and jealous Edmonton Oilers fans fool you. This meeting is a tale of two teams heading in different directions. The Avs are among the hottest teams in the league, while the Leafs have been descending, going from first place to third place in two weeks. This includes the first meeting this season, which saw the Leafs go up 4-2 before surrendering five unanswered goals.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Stanley Cup Playoff Push 2025: One Down, 31 to Go
Well, hockey fans, we are now passing the midpoint of the month of March, and so many things have developed. Seriously, this is an amazing month to be a sports fan, but it's especially a great month to be a hockey fan. So many teams have great chances to become part of the NHL's Sweet 16, and that means a lot of the games have so much meaning. Right now, the season has 32 days left, just barely over a month. And not only is the NHL coming down to the wire, so is the NBA, and the tournaments will start in college hoops, and baseball is almost here. Also, the UFL will start up in just under two weeks. Again, March is an amazing month to be a sports fan.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
The Race Tightens
The Colorado Avalanche's winning streak was snapped on Tuesday, but the points streak remains, as the loss in Minnesota was via shootout. The Avs are still red hot and moving closer to the Dallas Stars in the Central Division standings. Next up, the two-game road trip concluded with a visit to Calgary against the Flames--the Avs' final trip to Western Canada this regular season. In this game, both teams are fighting for something. The Avs are trying to keep pace with the Dallas Stars, but the Flames are trying to hold to their very small advantage over the Vancouver Canucks in the playoff race.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
