The Last Day of the Regular Season Will Decide the Avalanche Round 1 Opponent
From Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche by Locked On Podcast Network, kyle sullivan, chris micieli
April 16, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 1370
About this episode
The episode discusses the Colorado Avalanche's potential playoff opponents and the implications of the Pacific Division standings.
The Colorado Avalanche face playoff uncertainty as the Pacific Division chaos intensifies—will it be the Kings, Ducks, or Oilers in Round 1? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down wild tiebreaker scenarios, analyze key matchups, and weigh which opponent gives the Avalanche the best path forward. Is facing Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers the greatest risk, or do the Los Angeles Kings present a more favorable showdown? Listener questions spark spirited debate about Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and “Cup or bust” mentalities, plus a heated comparison between Mikko Rantanen and Martin Nečas following their blockbuster swap. The episode also features bold predictions for the NHL playoffs, insights into Stanley Cup threats from the Eastern Conference like the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning, and a dose of locker room stories and fan humor. Are the Avalanche primed for a deep run—or will playoff surprises upend expectations?
People in this episode
Hosts: Chris Micieli, Zach Pearson
Topics covered
- playoffs
- Pacific Division
- tiebreaker scenarios
- matchups
- NHL playoffs
- Stanley Cup
Keywords
- Avalanche
- Kings
- Ducks
- Oilers
- Connor McDavid
- Dallas Stars
- Minnesota Wild
- Mikko Rantanen
- Martin Nečas
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Tampa Bay Lightning
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