Can the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche overcome key injuries and pull off the repeat? Kyle Sullivan of Locked On Avalanche joins Gil Martin of Locked On NHL to break down the Avs chances in the post-season, discuss what impact the Gabriel Landeskog injury -- as well as the littany of ailments that's had the Avalanche in survival mode all season long -- could have as the Avs attempt to win four series for a second straight year. How will Alex Georgiev fare between the pipes? And is it repeat or bust for Colorado? Gil and Kyle discuss everthing you need to know about the defending champs as the puck drops in their first-round series against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night.

Be sure to check out the full crossover preview episode with Locked On Kraken before the series gets rolling as well!

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