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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. Dawkins11 months 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. Dawkins11 months 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. Dawkins11 months 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. Dawkins11 months 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. Dawkins11 months 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. Dawkins11 months ago in Unbalanced
The Bright Side
We Colorado Avalanche fans had to be feeling pretty damn good. A six game homestand that we swept. Nathan MacKinnon became the first to 100 points this season, and joined the 1000 career point club (in fact, he's the 100th member of that club) on Monday. The Avs moved up to third place in the Central Division thanks to the six game winning streak, and after so much home cooking, it was time to travel for the first time in weeks. The destination: Minnesota.
By Clyde E. Dawkins11 months ago in Unbalanced
Control of sports brain research: tall execution open athletes
Sports brain research is a quick field that plays a key part in the world of wear. It is a mental industry that centers on the mental and passionate angles of sports execution, makes a difference competitors overcome deterrents, make believe and accomplish their most extreme potential. In this article, we drench ourselves in the scope of sports brain research and look at its history, standards and applications in a few sports.
By Blassan John11 months ago in Unbalanced
Alone in an Unbalanced World
The world had always been tilted, but Ayan had never felt it quite like this before. From childhood, he had sensed the imbalance, the silent yet ever-present weight pressing down on one side of life while the other remained impossibly light. His father, a factory worker, toiled away endlessly, and his mother balanced the burdens of a home that never rested. Yet, beyond their small, crumbling house in the heart of the city, he saw the stark contrast—gleaming skyscrapers, people who never seemed to struggle for food, and children who never wore the same shirt two days in a row.
By Niranjon Chandra Roy11 months ago in Unbalanced
One Thousand and One MacKinnon Tales
There is no player in this league better than Nathan Raymond MacKinnon. The Colorado Avalanche completed a six-game homestand on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks, and we were looking to make it a perfect six-for-six. Elsewhere, Nathan MacKinnon was looking to reach 1000 career points, only needing just one point to get there. Only 10 active players have reached that number, and MacKinnon was looking to become #11. Also, welcome back, Erik Johnson, as "The Condor" was in the lineup for this game, his first game of his second stint with the Avs.
By Clyde E. Dawkins11 months ago in Unbalanced
Stanley Cup Playoff Push 2025: Ebb and Flow
Another week has passed, and we are down to less than 40 days left in the NHL's regular season! The month of March is almost one-third over, and we have some movers and shakers in the playoff race. On Saturday, during ABC's coverage of their early games, I saw, for the first time this season, a semblance of a promo for this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. The promo, featured on the bottom of the screen, showed that ESPN and ABC's coverage of the playoffs starts on April 20, but according to online reports, April 19 is the start day for this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Unbalanced
