Avalanche Face Ducks in Critical Regular Season Finale

The Colorado Avalanche are set to face off against the Anaheim Ducks in their final game of the regular NHL season. Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention, with the Ducks missing the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year, despite showing improvement this season. The Avalanche will be without several key players, including Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, while the Ducks will debut defenseman Ian Moore. Ducks coach Greg Cronin emphasized the importance of these final games for the development of younger players. The Avalanche are looking to secure their standing in the league with a solid performance, while the Ducks aim to build their team identity moving forward. The matchup will be held in Anaheim, where the Ducks have a mixed home record this season.