3 Stars of the Game: Flames vs Avalanche

In this special bonus episode of Locked On Avalanche, hosts Chris Maselli and Zach Pearson celebrate a dominant 9-2 victory over the Flames by naming their 'Three Stars of the Game'—a fun, unconventional take that highlights both on-ice performance and behind-the-scenes contributions. The actual three stars are Jack Drury (3rd), Parker Kelly (2nd), and Nazem Kadri (1st), with Kadri earning top honors for his two power-play goals, including the game-winner against his former team. The hosts praise Kadri’s transformative impact on the Avalanche’s struggling power play, which went 3-for-4 and showed renewed rhythm and efficiency. The real highlight, however, is their 'number one star' pick: Mark Rycroft, who stepped in as the in-game analyst for Amazon Prime’s broadcast instead of the usual in-arena role. His energetic, humorous, and insightful commentary from the production truck—featuring behind-the-scenes glimpses of camera work, graphics, and real-time decision-making—earned him top billing for bringing joy and education to fans during a blowout game. The episode also features fan-submitted 'subtext' picks, including a shirt-ripping fan legend and praise for the 'Tasmanian Devil Line,' reinforcing the team’s depth and momentum as the regular season winds down.