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Mike Chambers: Avalanche’s playoff hopes fade with home loss to L.A. Kings

“But the Avs can’t afford off nights, and the Kings’ 5-2 victory at the Pepsi Center severely diminished their already-slim chances of making the playoffs.”

Mike Chambers: Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov sits out against Los Angeles Kings

“Roy again stepped over Varlamov’s regular backup, Reto Berra, and had 22-year-old rookie Calvin Pickard start against the Kings.”

SB Nation – MILE HIGH HOCKEY

Cole D Hamilton: Game 67 Recap: Kings Conquer Avs 5-2

“Down 3-1 on the Kings’ first 8 shots, Patrick Roy elected to pull Calvin Pickard in favor of back-backup Reto Berra.”

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