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DMac is the co-host of "The Drive." He graduated from Syracuse in 1991, and has covered Colorado sports for The Fan since 2008. Follow DMac on Twitter: @dmac1043

Nuggets win ugly over the Suns, taking commanding lead in the series

Despite an off shooting night from two of their best players, Denver used smothering defense to beat Phoenix and take a 2-0 lead in the series
1 year ago

Strange season comes to an end on cursed date in Avalanche history

Nine years to the day after losing another Game 7 on their home ice, Colorado suffered another devastating first-round exit from the playoffs
1 year ago

Despite a depleted roster, the Avalanche are ready to battle in Game 7

Andrew Cogliano is the latest Colorado player to join the list of unavailable, but the rest of the roster is circling the wagons one more time
1 year ago

Nuggets make a point, prove that they’re the team to beat in the West

In a dominant Game 1 performance, Denver proved to the people who are picking Phoenix, Golden State or Los Angeles that they're for real
1 year ago

Kraken win Game 5, putting the Avs on the brink of getting bounced

In a crucial game, Seattle took the advantage in the series, heading home with a 3-2 lead and the chance to eliminate the defending champs
1 year ago

Nuggets survive and advance, as Nikola Jokic leads them to a win

On a night when shots weren't falling, Denver found a way to dispatch of a pesky Minnesota team, setting up a second-round showdown
1 year ago

Avs come out flat again, lose to Kraken and are in a first-round dogfight

For the fourth time in four games, Colorado was in an early lead; this time around, they're valiant comeback fell short, as the series is tied 2-2
1 year ago

Wolves delay the inevitable, but Nuggets talent will shine through

Denver had a chance to steal a game in which they didn't play well, leaving them disappointed as they head home for the next close-out chance
1 year ago

Despite off-the-ice drama, the Avalanche find a way to win in Seattle

Valeri Nichushkin was a late scratch and has left Seattle, creating another challenge for the battle-tested Avs to overcome in the playoffs
1 year ago

The Crayola Box Crew are the overlooked heroes of the Nuggets playoff run

What can you say about this amazing Denver Nuggets team that hasn't been blurted out already
1 year ago

In 48 seconds, the Avs rose from the ashes and got back in the series

Things were looking bleak at Ball Arena, until back-to-back goals in under a minute re-ignited the building and got the defending champs on track
1 year ago

The tone is different for the Avs heading into Game 2 against the Kraken

At today's morning skate, Colorado was focused, determined and ready to get back on track after falling behind in their opening-round series
1 year ago

When things started looking bleak for the Nuggets, MPJ rode to the rescue

After blowing a 21-point lead, Denver needed someone to save the day; Michael Porter Jr. was up to the task in his biggest playoff moment
1 year ago

Avs come out flat, find themselves in unfamiliar territory against Kraken

In a disappointing effort, the defending Stanley Cup champs are trailing in a series for the first time in two years, dropping Game 1 to Seattle
1 year ago

McFarland has masterfully built a roster capable of repeating as champs

In his first year in charge, the Avalanche's general manager has navigated a lot of choppy waters to assemble a team worthy of a Cup run
1 year ago

Nuggets look the part of a No. 1 seed in blowout win over the T-Wolves

Thanks to smothering defense that frustrated Minnesota throughout Game 1, Denver cruised to a victory in their postseason opener
1 year ago

The Avalanche get some good injury news, but some big questions remain

While two players were on the ice for Colorado on Sunday, a pair of key players remain question marks heading into the first round of the playoffs
1 year ago

After final tune-up practice, the Nuggets are ready to get the playoffs rolling

Denver has been in cruise control for more than a month, making them eager to get back on the court for meaningful games in the postseaosn
1 year ago

MacKinnon caps remarkable turnaround with memorable season finale

Nathan MacKinnon saved some of his best for last, netting a hat trick that propelled the Avalanche to a division title that seemed improbable
1 year ago

There’s a pathway for the Broncos to get into the first round of the draft

Two teams that are looking for help at left tackle could possibly prefer a veteran at that position, which opens a door for Denver to make a deal
1 year ago

Avalanche just keep on surviving, keep control of own destiny in central

The Colorado Avalanche's 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets Thursday night at Ball Arena felt way harder than expected
1 year ago

Hey now! Avalanche and Oilers ripple through fiery game in Rocky Mountains

The best conclusion to draw after the Oilers' 2-1 OT win is that neither knows which of The Other One is the Big Boss Man is in this year's west
1 year ago

The Avs end their California road trip in style, getting a gutty overtime win

On a night when they were tired and not getting a lot of breaks, Colorado's best players rose to the occasion and netted the team a big win
1 year ago

Nuggets wrap up regular season with one big question to be answered

The backups got a W to end Denver's late-season slide, but that did nothing to make anyone feel more comfortable heading into the playoffs
1 year ago