The Avalanche currently hold the third playoff spot in the division, being four points ahead of Utah HC. Utah has two games in hand, meaning they could potentially get to that spot by the time they play as many games as Colorado.

The Colorado Avalanche (21-15-0) are back at home for the third and final meeting against the struggling Seattle Kraken (16-12-6). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. MT. READ MORE: Mackenzie Blackwood Signs Five-Year Extension With the Avalanche Colorado is riding a three-game winning streak and is set to play its third and final game

Utah HC’s dreams of grabbing a playoff spot are halted once again. They’ll have the chance to resume bridging the gap against the Seattle Kraken on Monday. Utah Hockey for dum

Ask a few members of the Utah Hockey Club and they'll call the team's budding relationship with the Colorado Avalanche a rivalry already, even after just three regular-season matchups.

CALGARY -- Lawson Crouse scored twice, and the Utah Hockey Club rallied for a 5-3 win against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday. Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist, and Logan Cooley scored for Utah (17-15-6), who had lost five straight (0-4-1). Karel Vejmelka made 23 saves.

Despite a 4-1 final score in favor of the Avalanche, the game was highly competitive between Utah and Colorado

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The Utah Hockey Club (16-13-6) begins a four-game road trip tonight in the Pacific Northwest against the Seattle Kraken (16-19-2) at Climate Pledge Arena. Utah has won seven straight road games and can pull within one point of a playoff position in the Western Conference with a win.