Adrian Hernandez

The Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff birth last week, but that doesn’t mean the work is over for them with eight games left on the schedule. They sit three points behind the Dallas Stars in the Central Division and the Western Conference with a game in hand. Columbus is on the opposite end of the NHL spectrum. They are the fourth-worst team in the NHL as the standings currently sit, which will be prime position for securing the Macklin Celebrini sweepstakes. Will Colorado get their 48th win against Columbus, or are the Jackets still playing for pride?

The Wild won’t make the playoffs but Colorado is still jockeying for playoff position.

Opponent’s Beat: Hockey Wilderness April Fools Day has since passed, but that hasn’t stopped former teammates Brandon Duhaime and Marc-Andre Fleury from celebrating well into the month. It’s all fun and games between games, but when Minnesota and Colorado square off tonight at Ball Arena, the Avalanche will have some business to tidy up. Colorado can sweep the season series against their pseudo-division rival and maintain second in the Central Divison. Conversely, the Wild won’t make the playoffs but can play spoiler to the Avalanche. Something they’ve been known for in years past.

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It’s a Colorado Avalanche game day!

The Avalanche aren’t done yet and force a return to Ball Arena.