{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche","slug":"locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533","podcast_index_feed_id":98533,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/pDiYqYj1","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-avalanche/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/492e04a6-107a-475e-a4ec-8a5361a56d36/32871517-0d17-43e1-825d-221252baac2d/3000x3000/uploads-2f1572385361450-g4y4typmpc6-bb11b5f25d5935d3beb23dceafaa589a-2flocked-on-avalanche-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Avalanche podcast is your daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Colorado Avalanche and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson, the Locked On Avalanche podcast provides your daily burgundy and blue fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Avs franchise. Locked On Avalanche takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Avalanche locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Avalanche podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533"},"episode":{"title":"The Last Day of the Regular Season Will Decide the Avalanche Round 1 Opponent","slug":"the-last-day-of-the-regular-season-will-decide-the-avalanche-round-1-opponent","published_at":"2026-04-16T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533/the-last-day-of-the-regular-season-will-decide-the-avalanche-round-1-opponent","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-avalanche/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/d8544c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/492e04a6-107a-475e-a4ec-8a5361a56d36/episodes/7ef34db3-e9fb-4213-bcb8-b5d6fa23054e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=492e04a6-107a-475e-a4ec-8a5361a56d36&awEpisodeId=7ef34db3-e9fb-4213-bcb8-b5d6fa23054e&feed=pDiYqYj1","summary":"The Colorado Avalanche face playoff uncertainty as the Pacific Division chaos intensifies—will it be the Kings, Ducks, or Oilers in Round 1? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down wild tiebreaker scenarios, analyze key matchups, and weigh which opponent gives the Avalanche the best path forward. Is facing Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers the greatest risk, or do the Los Angeles Kings present a more favorable showdown? Listener questions spark spirited debate about Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and “Cup or bust” mentalities, plus a heated comparison between Mikko Rantanen and Martin Nečas following their blockbuster swap. The episode also features bold predictions for the NHL playoffs, insights into Stanley Cup threats from the Eastern Conference like the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning, and a dose of locker room stories and fan humor. Are the Avalanche primed for a deep run—or will playoff surprises upend expectations?","meta_description":"The Colorado Avalanche face playoff uncertainty as the Pacific Division chaos intensifies—will it be the Kings, Ducks, or Oilers in Round 1? Chris Micieli…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2315,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533/episodes/the-last-day-of-the-regular-season-will-decide-the-avalanche-round-1-opponent/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533/the-last-day-of-the-regular-season-will-decide-the-avalanche-round-1-opponent.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}