The best time of year is here once again, as we have made it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the first round ready to get under way this weekend. Taking a look at every first round series, most of these series look to be bangers even with the broken playoff format. Who will take home each first round series, and which series will end up being the best? Will there be any big bracket busting upsets this year?

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The Colorado Avalanche will face the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as they begin the journey in search of their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history. The Avs just put up the best regular season in franchise history, backed up by a roster with no real weaknesses, going against a Kings team that snuck into the playoffs and trying to extend Anze Kopitar's career as much as possible. How do the Avalanche have to do to take care of business and advance to Round 2?

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The Colorado Avalanche will have to wait until the final day of the season to find out their first round opponent. We're down to three possible opponents between the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, and somehow the Edmonton Oilers. Between the three, which is the best possible first round opponent for the Avs? Does it matter? The Avs still continue to win even if the games don't matter anymore, borderline securing the Rocket Richard for Nathan MacKinnon and getting Martin Necas to 100 points. How confident can you be about this team heading into the playoffs?

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The Avalanche have secured the top seed and home ice throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a win over Calgary, but drop an overtime game at home to Vegas as they wind down the regular season. WE ARE LIVE IN STUDIO ONCE AGAIN!

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The Colorado Avalanche have officially clinched the Central Division and the top seed in the Western Conference following a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, splitting their home and home series. The Avs got to play with their depth options in St. Loius, what will it look like in the playoffs? With the Presidents Trophy all but locked up all well, is there anything left for them to do over the last five games of the regular season? How is the West playoff race shaking out for their Round 1 opponent?

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The Avalanche went into Dallas without Cale Makar and shutout the Dallas Stars with a 2-0 win to all but secure the Central division late in the season. After a disaster defensive performance against league worst Vancouver, the Avs put out a perfect defensive game against the Stars. Can the Avalanche lock up the Central division officially with a win against St. Louis tonight?

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The Colorado Avalanche just lit up the Calgary Flames for nine goals in one of the more dominant wins you'll see this season, topped off with five goals in the first period. However, Cale Makar left the game in the second period and did not return, is there any long term concerns to be worried about? Also, what a crazy week in the NHL as Bruce Cassidy is replaced by John Tortorella in Vegas and Brad Treliving is out in Toronto as playoff races around the league heat up.

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The Avalanche's four game win streak ends at home to the Winnipeg Jets. but were able to pick up a road win in Winnipeg prior to split the home and home. Can the Avalanche regroup and start a new win streak against Calgary?

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Logan O'Connor finally makes his triumphant return to the lineup, making an immediate impact as the Avalanche got some revenge on the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 6-2 win. With LOC and Ross Colton back, the Avalanche look like they are really rounding into form at the right time, even if they'll be without Nic Roy for a little bit now. With a few losses for the Dallas Stars, the Avs division lead is back to 7 points. Will they able to push the lead further before their next meeting?

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