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Avalanche are “kind of better than” the rest of the NHL

The Colorado Avalanche sent a firm shot across the bow, showing the Minnesota Wild why they're kind of better than the rest of the NHL.

Dec 21, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Gavin Brindley (54) and Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) fight in the second period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images | Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

The Colorado Avalanche wanted revenge in Sunday evening’s tilt against the Minnesota Wild. But it wasn’t the typical sort of vengeance. The Avalanche skated into the Xcel Energy Center looking for retribution, not for their 3-2 shootout loss on November 28.