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The Shot That Matters
The month of March enters the final 10 days, and the Colorado Avalanche have already racked up 100 points in the standings for the fifth straight season, which is a franchise record. In addition, the Avs locked up a playoff spot on Friday with our win over the Blackhawks. Our job is definitely not done. We still have to create some distance from the Dallas Stars, as we entered this day only three points ahead of Dallas in not only the Central, but in the entire league.
By Clyde E. Dawkins7 days ago in Unbalanced
Stanley Cup Playoff Push 2026: Spring Has Sprung
The 2025-26 NHL season has now entered the spring season, and that's the season were things get important. We are now down to the final 26 days of the NHL season, less than a month, less than four weeks. The races get intense around this time, and regarding certain areas, it's getting very, very tight! Logjams are pretty much everywhere. So many teams have chances for something. Flip-flops are still happening, a lot of them in the last week!
By Clyde E. Dawkins7 days ago in Unbalanced
First to 100, First to Clinch: Avalanche Reach Playoffs for Ninth Straight Year
Spring has arrived, folks! March 20, the very first day of the spring season, and we finally have a clinching scenario. Only one team could punch a ticket to the beautiful annual madness known as the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and that team is the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs have had a few hiccups lately, but when the chips are down, we are at our best. Thanks to other outside factors that happened on the previous night, the Avs' scenario is a very simple one. One point and we're in. That's it.
By Clyde E. Dawkins9 days ago in Unbalanced
Neck and Neck
Wednesday, March 18, 2026. That date was special to me for two reasons. One, it was my 41st birthday. Two, the Colorado Avalanche were playing, and not just against anyone. We hosted the Dallas Stars. The two teams who were ranked one-two in not only the Central Division, but the entire National Hockey League, faced off in Denver's Ball Arena. The division had been too close for comfort lately, thanks to the Stars going fifteen games without losing in regulation, though that did end on Monday against Utah.
By Clyde E. Dawkins10 days ago in Unbalanced
Thunder Struck: Oklahoma City Set to Defend Title
As I mentioned before in past stories, this is the sixth season that the NBA actually allows 20 teams (two-thirds of the Association) to the postseason. Here's how it goes: the top six teams in each conference are automatically playoff bound. As for the teams ranked #7-#10, those teams will participate in the Play-In Tournament for the final two playoff spots. This is a remnant from the COVID-affected 2020 Playoffs, though the Play-In portion is modified.
By Clyde E. Dawkins11 days ago in Unbalanced
Thank You, Utah Mammoth
I have been timely with the Colorado Avalanche recaps lately, but there are a few reasons why I'm a tad late with this one. For one, I was focused on the World Baseball Classic coming to a close. Also, the NCAA Tournament was kicking off. And, I was looking ahead to Wednesday, which is not only my birthday, but also our big game against the Dallas Stars. Which leads me to another reason for the lateness: I kinda want to forget this game actually happened.
By Clyde E. Dawkins11 days ago in Unbalanced
Ukrainian folk instruments that will surprise you
Folk musical instruments reflect everyday life, crafts and even national character - this is an extremely interesting topic to explore. We offer our top 10 Ukrainian musical instruments that will probably surprise you.
By Ilya Baranov12 days ago in Unbalanced
Somers Nearly Pulls Off Dream Upset at Tappan Zee
Scroll down for pics and video After getting beat badly by Tappan Zee in the regular season and traveling over the bridge to face the top seed, Arman Rao laid it out simply. “There was nothing really to lose,” said the senior. Only thing, when three quarters were complete, only one point separated the two teams, and Somers was definitely believing.
By Rich Monetti12 days ago in Unbalanced
MLB Opening Day Needs to Become a National Holiday
Opening Day: it's more than just a day off for many of us baseball fans from either school or work. It's a long-standing tradition that means so much to us. If you've been playing hooky from school or work for years in order to watch your favorite team play in person or on TV, good for you. Everyone has done it, so no judgement here. The first Opening Day dates back to 1876 between the Boston Red Caps and Philadelphia Athletics, where 3,000 people were in attendance. The Red Caps won that game with a final score of 6-5. 150 years later, the yearly debate of whether the unofficial holiday of baseball should be official continues.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 13 days ago in Unbalanced
NBA Playoff Push 2026: Taking Shape
This time of the month is a great time to be a basketball fan. In college hoops, the conference champions have been crowned, and the field of 68 has been set! The tournament will begin with the First Four games on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a four day weekend of first and second round action. As for the pros, the NBA season is down to the final four weeks, less than a month left until the regular season comes to a close.
By Clyde E. Dawkins13 days ago in Unbalanced
Somers Fights on to End in Loss to Hen Hud
Scroll to end for photos and video After upsetting Croton-Harmon in the first round, the Tuskers took the show on the road to Hen Hud and were again unfazed by the unfamiliar surroundings. A 27-21 lead late in the third had the 9th seed dreaming of the County Center, but unfortunately the lofty perch unraveled when a nightmare scenario ensued.
By Rich Monetti14 days ago in Unbalanced
