Can the Colorado Avalanche Overcome Their Slow Starts? The Colorado Avalanche have been making waves with their recent performances, despite starting slow in the first periods. A standout moment was Mikko Rantanen's hat trick against the LA Kings, where the team held their opponents to zero shots in the second period. With Jonathan Drouin, Miles Wood, and Valeri Nichushkin returning, the potential line combinations are a hot topic. The goaltending debate between Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen adds another layer of intrigue, as fans speculate who will start against the Capitals. The Avalanche's power play has been strong this season, though it faced challenges against the Kings. As the team gets healthier, with only Colton and Landeskog out long-term, the excitement builds. Tune in to explore these discussions and predictions for the upcoming game against the Capitals. 0:00 Intro 2:01 Kings Game Recap 6:48 Avalanche's First Period Struggles 9:59 Rantanen's Hat Trick 14:40 Upcoming Game Against Capitals 17:21 Lineup Speculations 21:35 Team Health and Injuries 27:21 Goalie Debate 32:10 Subtext Predictions Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow on Twitter: Chris: https://twitter.com/c_ma_celly Kyle: https://twitter.com/ShaggyVonDoom Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche _________________________________________________________ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mint Mobile To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MINTMOBILE.com/lockedonnhl. Disclaimer - $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees, & restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details. Omaha Steaks From legendary steaks to mouthwatering desserts and more, save fifty percent off site-wide at OmahaSteaks.com. Plus, our listeners get an extra thirty dollars off with Promo Code NHL and a thirty-dollar reward card when you shop early. Select Quote Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONNHL. PrizePicks Download the app or go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNHL to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)