Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche

Can the Colorado Avalanche's explosive Game 6 victory over the Dallas Stars set the stage for a thrilling Game 7 showdown? With a 7-4 win, the Avalanche, led by stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog, have forced a decisive game in this playoff series.     Explore the dynamic play that characterized this "track meet" of a game, where Mikko Rantanen's four-point performance and Cale Maka...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club), and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far, plus the 2026 ASG is cancelled, and Vancouver needs a new coach   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your...

Can the Colorado Avalanche overcome the pressure in their crucial Game 6 against the Dallas Stars? With the NHL playoffs heating up, the Avalanche face a must-win situation, and fans are eager to see how star players like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar will perform under the spotlight.   We also discuss some NHL awards nominations for players like Gabe Landeskog and Devon Toews, and the latest up...

Can the Colorado Avalanche overcome their Game 5 setback against the Dallas Stars?   We put the Avalanche's inconsistent performance is under the microscope. With star players like Nathan McKinnon and Cale Makar in the spotlight, the team faces mounting pressure to deliver in the upcoming must-win Game 6.     We dissect the Avalanche's struggles, from their lack of urgency to power play execution...

Can the Colorado Avalanche maintain their defensive dominance against the Dallas Stars in Game 5?   With the Avalanche's impressive performance in Game 4, limiting the Stars to just five shots in the second period, fans are eager to see if they can replicate this success. The psychological battle of playoff goaltending, especially for Dallas's Jake Oettinger, is another focal point, as the Avalanc...

The Colorado Avalanche do that for the rest of the playoffs and they might not lose again.   As dominant performance as you can have in playoff hockey, the Colorado Avalanche gave it to the Dallas Stars Saturday night in Game 4 as they rolled to a 4-0 win, topped off by Gabriel Landeskog's first goal since his return and Mackenzie Blackwood's first career playoff shutout.   Jared Bednar moved Land...

The moment Colorado Avalanche fans have been waiting for, three years in the making, finally arrived. Gabriel Landeskog returned to the ice and played a game with his Colorado Avalanche. But it didn't end the way we all wanted.   The Avs dropped Game 3 to the Dallas Stars, another in OT, and now trial the series 2-1.   We break it all down, including that power play that failed them yet again.   T...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far and which playoff rivalry is the best rivalry, before taking a quick lo...

Can the Colorado Avalanche bounce back after their overtime loss to the Dallas Stars? With Gabe Landeskog's unexpected scratch and a lost 3rd period lead, the Avalanche have good and bad to take away as the series shift to Colorado.   We dive into the game 2 action including Logan O'Connor's standout performance and which line combinations seem to be working and which ones do not. We speculate on...

Can the Colorado Avalanche maintain their momentum after a resounding 5-1 victory over the Dallas Stars in the NHL playoffs? With an impressive performance and Mackenzie Blackwood's crucial role in net, the Avalanche are setting the stage for taking a commanding 2-0 series lead.   We discuss the challenges faced by the Dallas Stars, including significant injuries, and speculate on potential adjust...

With a stunning 5-1 victory over the Dallas Stars, the Avalanche have set the tone for the series, showcasing their prowess on the ice. Key players like Mackenzie Blackwood delivered a stellar performance, leaving fans and analysts buzzing about his potential impact throughout the playoffs.   This episode breaks down the Avalanche's strategic gameplay. The discussion also covers the Stars' struggl...

Here it is! The crossover episode for the first round series everyone is already talking about!   With storylines galore including the much anticipated matchup between Mikko Rantanen and his old teammates, the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars first round series is sure to deliver.   Chris Micieli from Locked on Avalanche and Joey Erickson of Locked on Stars covers everything from those big stor...

Can the Colorado Avalanche outmaneuver the Dallas Stars in the NHL playoffs? The two teams are poised for a thrilling showdown.     Explore the strategic depth of the Colorado Avalanche as they face off against the Dallas Stars in a highly anticipated playoff series. We dissect the strengths and potential pitfalls of both teams.     We also discuss Cale Makar's impressive performance this season a...

NOTE: Recorded before the Western Conference wildcards and WC2 in the East are set   Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the biggest surprises and disappointments of the NHL season, before talking about which first round match-ups could involve an upset…   Suppo...

Can the Colorado Avalanche's playoff hopes soar with Gabe Landeskog's return?   As the Avalanche gear up for the playoffs, the spotlight is on Landeskog's potential impact as well as the strategic goalie choices between Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgwood.     We also explore what Jonathan Drouin's contract could look like and Mikko Rantanen's performance expectations against his former team.  ...

Gabe Landeskog's triumphant return to the ice after a three-year hiatus is the talk of Avalanche Nation. How will his comeback impact the Colorado Avalanche? We dive into Landeskog's performance with the Colorado Eagles, analyzing his skating, physicality, and how ready he is for the NHL level.   Tune in, subscribe and enjoy!   Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.c...

The next step for the return of Gabriel Landeskog is here, and it is the most significant one yet. Landeskog is heading to the Colorado Avalanche AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, for a conditioning assignment. This allows him to play meaningful games with the Eagles and not count against the Avalanche cap. But the more important thing here is this will be the first live action he has seen in al...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the playoffs! What are the ideal playoff match-ups this year? Should the format change to 1-8, or keep the Wildcards? Plus, if you could only choose one player to start your franchise with, who...

With the playoffs right around the corner, the Colorado Avalanche have things they are confident in, and things they have concern over. We will tackle the confidence category tomorrow, but for today we look at where the Avs could have concern during their opening round matchup in the playoffs.   We also take a look at episode 4 of the Gabriel Landeskog documentary, the most emotional one yet.   Tu...

The Colorado Avalanche spotted the St. Louis Blues four goals in their matchup Saturday night, and when you do that against any team in this league it is difficult to come back against that. The Avs came close, but in the end it was St. Louis who kept their winning streak alive. We break down where it went wrong for the Avs.   We also discuss Gabe Landeskog in a Colorado Eagles uniform and show so...

Despite a roller-coaster of a season for the Colorado Avalanche, they are on their way to the post season for the 8th straight year after a 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.   Cale Makar found the net for his 30th goal of the season. Something that has not been done by a defenseman since 2009. If that doesn't lock up the Norris Trophy for him we aren't sure what will.   We break it all down...

If this game was anything, the Colorado Avalanche seem to be accepting their fate as the road team in round one of the playoffs and they just want to get through games now healthy and maybe steal a point or two.   That's what we saw Wednesday night against the Chicago Blackhawks where the Avs were within reach of maybe stealing a point, so they kicked it into high gear in the end to send the game...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, whether there are any teams that can make a surprise push, if the wildcard race in the West is set, and whether Ottawa and Montreal can hold on in the East!   Support Us By Suppo...

The Colorado Avalanche have had a trend of blowing leads late recently. They haven't always resulted in losses, but it's not what you want in the back of your mind as the playoffs roll into town.   It happened again Monday night. The Avalanche were cruising along, but only managed a 2-0 lead, and in 30 seconds that lead was gone. Calgary forced OT, then a shootout where they would win the extra po...

For two periods the refs let the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche fight it out. Then in the 3rd period they decided they weren't involved enough and made some horrible calls and one inexcusable no call. Was it the difference? Impossible to say. But when things are as one sided as they were in one period which leads to the best player in the league not out on the ice for six minutes, we can l...