The Avalanche steamrolled the Vegas Golden Knights 7-1 in Game 1 thanks largely to their top line and stud defenseman Cale Makar. JJ and Aarif break down the importance of Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Gabriel Landeskog constantly showing up for playoff games and the depth that supports them. The guys then discuss the curious decision to start Robin Lehner. They then dive into Ryan Reaves' actions and the type of supplemental discipline we should expect from the NHL's Department of Player Safety. Nazem Kadri's suspension was also upheld by Gary Bettman. Aarif explains what's next in the process. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

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The Avalanche are prepping for Game 1 at Ball Arena on Sunday but they still don't know who they're playing. With Minnesota and Vegas set for a Game 7 winner-take-all Friday, JJ and Aarif share their thoughts on who comes out victorious. They also break down the rest or rust aspect of having a week off and playing against a team that has played every other night for two weeks. The guys then discuss all the recent prospect signings the Avs have announced before giving an update on Nazem Kadri's suspension appeal. Finally, the show ends with a Q & A from Twitter and Reddit listeners. 

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The Avalanche finished off the Blues in four games with a 5-2 victory on Sunday. It's Colorado's first sweep in 20 years. JJ and Aarif recap Game 4, the series and how this team was able to successfully sweep a strong opponent in such dominating fashion. The guys then look ahead for what could be the series of the year between the Avs and Golden Knights, assuming Vegas closes out Minnesota. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

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There's a lot to break down after the Avalanche's first two games against the St. Louis Blues. Nazem Kadri is likely facing another suspension, Gabe Landeskog has been the heart of this team so far and Nathan MacKinnon is scoring all the goals. JJ and Aarif dive deep into all of it as the Avs take a 2-0 lead into Enterprise Center for Game 3 on Friday. The guys also chat about Ryan O'Reilly, Jordan Binnington, Philipp Grubauer and Colorado's killer power play. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

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The Avalanche smoked the Los Angeles Kings to lock up their first Presidents' Trophy in 20 years. Aarif and JJ share their in-game experience from Thursday's 5-1 victory and discuss what the Presidents' Trophy means to them. The guys then compare the 2021 Avs to that Stanley Cup-winning team in 2001 and give a line-by-line comparison. Colorado and St. Louis drop the puck for Game 1 on Monday night. What can we expect from that series? And who do Aarif and JJ think are going to win the other seven series around the league? All that and more on this lengthy playoff preview edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

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The Avalanche defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in perhaps the biggest game of the season to continue their pursuit for first place in the West Division and the NHL. JJ and Aarif break down the game, Colorado's fight for first and look ahead to the L.A. Kings series that starts Wednesday. The guys then preview the playoffs and a potential second-round matchup against Vegas. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

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Aarif joins JJ on Mile High Sports Radio's "The Hockey Show," subbing in for co-host Ryan Boulding. The guys take their podcast to the airwaves in this special edition mashup episode. Segment one dives into the Tom Wilson fiasco before turning to the playoff picture for the Avalanche and around the league. The guys then chat about the Avalanche's recent stretch of games and close out with some NHL Awards talk. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast recorded LIVE on Mile High Sports Radio 98.1 FM.

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We're just seven games away from the end of the regular season and the playoff-bound Avalanche are hoping to get healthy before the Stanley Cup playoffs begin. JJ and Aarif break down the recent two wins at home against San Jose and have a long conversation about Nathan MacKinnon's elevated play. The guys then discuss the two main goals this team has in these last seven games. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

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The Avalanche are back from their second COVID pause of the season and needed one game to clinch their spot in the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs. JJ and Aarif discuss Colorado's potential playoff matchups then break down the Blues series and the star-studded matchup Saturday that featured Nathan MacKinnon and Ryan O'Reilly going head-to-head. The guys then talk about Aarif's new feature called "Deen's List" and the content expected from Aarif as the Avs embark on what's likely going to be an extended playoff run. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

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The Avalanche were paused because of COVID for the second time this season and three games were postponed. JJ and Aarif are here to talk about just about everything but Avs hockey. The guys start with the latest COVID news, including Mikko Rantanen joining the protocol list Tuesday. They then talk Patrick Marleau, golf, boxing, UFC, soccer, and just about everything that comes to mind. And at the end, JJ drops a surprise game show that Aarif nearly knocks out of the park. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

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