SAN JOSE, Calif. — Avalanche coach Jared Bednar watched the Chicago Blackhawks’ comeback victory at St. Louis on television Wednesday night, and suffice to say, it put a smile on his face.
A giant smile.
“Felt good,” Bednar said of the Blackhawks’ big win that kept his team a point in front of the Blues for the final Western Conference playoff spot.
Colorado plays at San Jose on Thursday night and hosts the Blues on Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams. If the Avs finish 2-0, they will advance to the playoffs. If they win Thursday and St.