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Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken (8:00 p.m.)
TL;DR
The Colorado Avalanche face off against the Seattle Kraken at Ball Arena tonight at 8:00 p.m. Head coach Jared Bednar returns after recovering from an injury sustained last week.
Key points
- Avalanche play Kraken in final regular season game
- Game starts at 8:00 p.m. at Ball Arena
- Jared Bednar returns as head coach
- Bednar was injured in a previous game
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DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 22: Devon Toews #7 of the Colorado Avalanche takes to the ice prior to the game against the Seattle Kraken at Ball Arena on December 22, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images
We are ready to drop the puck on the final game of the regular season, and it will be the Seattle Kraken visiting Ball Arena for one last showdown before the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin this weekend.
The Avs are happy to welcome head coach Jared Bednar back behind the bench after he took a puck up high last week against the Calgary Flames.
As Bednar said, “That’s why you keep your head on a swivel and keep your hands out of your pockets.”
The Kraken won’t be a playoff team this year, and so this one should play out like a ‘no-hitter’ similar to what we saw in the last two contests.
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Jared Bednar also mentioned, “We have a bunch of guys sitting out,” so we will keep an eye on who gets a spell this evening.
Colorado Avalanche: 54-16-11
The Opponent: Seattle Kraken (34-36-11)
Time: 8:00 p.m. MT
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Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche successfully checked a lot of boxes the last time out against the Flames.
Nathan MacKinnon scored another goal, bringing his Rocket Richard total to 53, with only Connor McDavid having a chance at catching him.
McDavid will need to score six goals against Vancouver for that to happen. It’s possible but not likely.
Scott Wedgewood and MacKenzie Blackwood will win the William Jennings trophy, awarded to the team that allows the fewest goals.
Martin Necas logged his 100th point of the season, assisting the previously mentioned MacKinnon empty-netter.
Q&A
What time is the Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken game?
The game starts at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Where is the Avalanche vs. Kraken game being held?
The game is taking place at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Who is the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche?
Jared Bednar is the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche.
What happened to Jared Bednar before this game?
Jared Bednar took a puck to the head last week but has returned to coach the team.
