Avalanche Snap Slump, Ready for Stars & Wild

0:00This is Cory with NHL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now, subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Colorado Avalanche look like they've snapped out of a slump with back-to-back road winds. They edged the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 before crushing the Anaheim Ducks 5-1, putting them back on track as the playoff push heats up. Parker Kelly stood out in the Ducks matchup, netting both his goals to shut down any comeback hopes. He's on pace for his best season, with 15 goals and 25 points, despite averaging just 12 minutes 40 seconds of ice time each. Night. Fans had grown nervous over close calls in recent games, but this felt like the team's sharper showing since the Olympic break. They brought high energy, crisp plays, and even got their power play working for the second straight outing. The depth players are firing on all cylinders now, too. Gabriel Landiskov added a goal for his eighth point in 10 games, while Jack Jury picked up assists on Kelly's tallies. That kind of balance from the supporting group could prove huge compost season.

1:02Looking ahead, the Avalanche faced their toughest test yet with the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild. Dallas sits six points back but has 110 in a row, and Minnesota's riding seven straight amid trade deadline talk. They need at least one victory to cling to the Central Division lead. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Podcasts hid different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.COM