The Avalanche lost in a shootout but Jonas Johansson, Colorado’s latest goalie project, was not terrible. The guys discuss why Johansson’s performance was uniquely important for the Avs. Philipp Grubauer has been on a tear and the Avs destroyed Minnesota in goals. But also in shots. Or so we think. Maybe. Let’s talk Michael Russo and his attack on Colorado’s off-ice officials. The Avs are hot and so is Vegas. The real litmus test starts Thursday. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

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