Avalanche Game Could Significantly Alter Western Conference Wildcard Race
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Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Avalanche need two points to secure the No.
1 seed in the Western Conference. They can also clinch the Presidents’ trophy if the Boston Bruins defeat the Carolina Hurricanes in regulation. But one thing that’s still up in the air is who they’ll be facing in the opening round.
For the first time since 2023, the Avs are set to begin the postseason at home. The second wildcard spot in the Western Conference has far too many teams still alive to predict how it’ll end. And if the St.
Louis Blues secure another two points against the Avs, they’ll be right there and will significantly increase their chance of being Colorado’s first-round opponent. As it currently stands, the Blues have 78 points in 76 games. They are one of five teams between 78 and 83 as we enter the final 10 days of the regular season.