Deen’s Daily: Avs Are Healthy Ahead Of Game 1; Stars/Wild Begins Today; Time To Bring Back All The Small Things?

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The Avalanche take the ice for practice today, just over 24 hours before the puck drops for Game 1. Three series will start today, with the other Central Division battle being one of them. Also, Trevor Zegras wants to bring back a classic Flyers winning song. Should the Avs do the same?

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — April 18.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avs are back on the ice for practice today, and the expectation is that we’ll see a fully healthy lineup take the ice ahead of tomorrow’s matinee 1 p.m. puck drop at Ball Arena for Game 1. We learned that ahead of the regular season finale.

I’ll have coverage from today’s skate, which begins at noon. In the meantime, here’s a quick preview of the first round against L.A. as coverage ramps up today.

Also, the team broke several records this season. Catch up on that piece if you haven’t already.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Recap

Three different series begin tonight

Tonight’s Schedule

• Game 1: Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes (1 pm MT on ESPN)
• Game 1: Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars (3:30 pm MT on ESPN)
• Game 1: Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins (6 pm MT on ESPN)