Can the Colorado Avalanche overcome their power play struggles to reclaim their dominance in the NHL? After a tough 5-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Avalanche face critical questions about their performance and strategy.

Explore the Avalanche's challenges, including their slow start against Carolina's aggressive play and the ongoing power play issues. Key players like Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen are under the spotlight, with discussions on their ice time and the team's reliance on top-line talent.

Goalie Scott Wedgwood's performance is analyzed, highlighting his role in keeping the team competitive. The episode also covers the Avalanche's late-game resilience, featuring Valeri Nichushkin's crucial goals and the impact of penalties on their comeback attempt.

0:00 Intro

2:33 Thoughts on Game

6:09 Carolina's Pressure

10:44 Avalanche Struggles

16:03 Power Play Issues

21:53 Secondary Scoring

25:08 Scott Wedgwood's Performance

30:02 Listener Feedback

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