Wedgewood and the Colorado Avalanche set season high watermark in win over Seattle Kraken
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The DNVR Colorado Avalanche Podcast wraps up the 2025-26 regular season with a celebratory post-game show following the Avalanche’s 2-0 shutout victory over the Seattle Kraken. Hosts AJ and Ruto reflect on a historic season, highlighting the team’s 55 wins and 121 points — the best in franchise history — while acknowledging the bittersweet reality that regular season success means nothing without a Stanley Cup. The episode dives into standout performances, particularly Scott Wedgwood’s 22-save shutout and Parker Kelly’s career-best 21 goals, which earned him the title of the season’s 'X Factor.' The hosts debate whether the Avalanche have truly shown their playoff-ready intensity, noting that their dominant performances against weak opponents like Seattle may not reflect their true postseason potential. They also reflect on the team’s depth, the emergence of role players, and the emotional journey of a franchise that has endured recent playoff heartbreak. The show closes with heartfelt appreciation for the fanbase, a preview of upcoming playoff content, and a call to support the podcast through a new diehard membership.
The Colorado Avalanche set a franchise record with 55 wins and 121 points, the best regular season in team history.
Parker Kelly emerged as a surprise X-factor with a career-high 21 goals and 14 assists, all while playing on the fourth line.
Scott Wedgwood delivered a 22-save shutout in his final regular season start, solidifying his role as a key backup.
The team’s dominance over weak opponents like Seattle (0.41 xG at 5v5) raises questions about their true playoff readiness.
The Avalanche’s depth and consistency across all lines, especially with players like Sam Malinsky and Nick Blankenberg, were critical to their success.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Season Wrap-Up & Record-Breaking Finish
“This was a special season and so much fun to go through in the immediate — obviously everything hangs in the balance of what the abs do in the playoffs.”
Parker Kelly & the Fourth Line's Heroics
“Parker Kelly's reward is scoring the final goal of the NHL regular season. His goals this year are old enough to drink.”
Scott Wedgwood’s Supernova Performance
“Scott Wedgwood? Definitely surprising. This is your mid-30s career backup that goes in and like... Supernova.”
The X-Factor: Parker Kelly’s Unlikely Breakout
The hosts dissect Parker Kelly’s 35-point season — a career-high — and discuss the sustainability of his 20% shooting percentage, while praising his intangibles and toughness.
The Playoff Reality Check
The hosts question whether the Avalanche have truly shown their playoff intensity, noting that their best performances came against meaningful games like Dallas and Pittsburgh.
“Parker Kelly's reward is scoring the final goal of the NHL regular season. His goals this year are old enough to drink.”
“He's rolling into scrums against guys that are much larger than him wearing a deep V. Do you know what kind of confidence that takes?”
“This was a special season and so much fun to go through in the immediate — obviously everything hangs in the balance of what the abs do in the playoffs.”
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