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Revisiting the last “normal” Avalanche game

As we ring in the New Year of 2022, it is time to reflect on simpler times after two hard years. Let’s look back when times were “normal”. But on March 11th, 2020, the world as we knew it would change forever.

The coronavirus, while very unknown at the time, had been gaining traction across the globe. It was this infamous day where things really came to a sudden halt and became a harsh reality for all.

The very shorthanded and injury stricken Colorado Avalanche were hosting the New York Rangers at the then-Pepsi Center. While there were some worries before the game started, those worries became a terrible realization.