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Young Avalanche Stars Face Pressure Amid Struggles

1/25/2025

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Young NHL talents Ivan Ivan and Sam Malinski are feeling the heat on the Colorado Avalanche. Malinski is back in action after a benching, while Ivan faces a setback with a demotion to the AHL. Both players must sharpen their mental and physical skills to thrive. Meanwhile, Nathan MacKinnon shines offensively but grapples with defensive inconsistencies.

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Story summary

Young NHL talents Ivan Ivan and Sam Malinski are feeling the heat on the Colorado Avalanche. Malinski is back in action after a benching, while Ivan faces a setback with a demotion to the AHL. Both players must sharpen their mental and physical skills to thrive. Meanwhile, Nathan MacKinnon shines offensively but grapples with defensive inconsistencies.