Avalanche Storytime with Adrian
Dater Diary: Avs-Stars have rich playoff history, and here are some memories
EDMONTON, ALBERTA – A subscriber of the site, a person from Texas who happens to be in the journalism business but is an Avs fan, wanted me to write about the Avs-Stars playoff series of the past. So this is for him, and maybe you’ll get something out of it too.
The fact is, the Avs and Stars have a rich playoff history. Not as rich and colorful as the Avs and Red Wings, but it’s No. 2, for sure, on the all-time Avalanche playoff rivalry list.
Some history and my memories of covering it all:
1999, Western finals – This is one of the more underrated and great playoff series of all time, in my opinion. The Avs lost it in a brutally tough Game 7, though, so it’s not remembered favorably by longtime Avs fans.
I just have so many snapshot memories of the series, such as:
Avalanche Game 29 at New Jersey Devils: 2nd of Back-to-Back; Lines, Notes & How to Watch
10 Observations: Why the Avalanche’s Victory in Detroit Was Vital for the Road Trip (+)
Deen’s Daily: Georgiev Bounces Back in Detroit; Montembeault and Thompson Go Head to Head
Good & Bad: Georgiev Solid in Goal as Avalanche Bounce Back in Detroit, Defeat Red Wings 2-1
‘Wherever They Need Me’: Ross Colton Returns to Avs Lineup
Deen’s View: Wedgewood Deal Signals More To Come for the Avalanche (+)
Avalanche Acquire Goaltender Scott Wedgewood From the Nashville Predators
Deen’s Daily: An Update on the Avalanche’s Injuries; Two Trades in One Day
Notebook: Was It Time for the Avalanche to Trade Justus Annunen?
Ross Colton May Be Back in Avalanche Lineup Soon
