from Mike Chambers of the Denver Post,

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar watched the Chicago Blackhawks’ comeback victory at St. Louis on television Wednesday night, and suffice to say, it put a smile on his face.

A giant smile.

“Felt good,” Bednar said of the Blackhawks’ big win that kept his team a point in front of the Blues for the final Western Conference playoff spot.

Colorado plays at San Jose on Thursday night and hosts the Blues on Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams. If the Avs finish 2-0, they will advance to the playoffs. If they win Thursday and St. Louis loses Friday at Chicago, the Avs will clinch a playoff spot before Saturday.

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