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The Colorado Avalanche (34-24-2) continue their six-game homestand with a crucial division rival game against the Minnesota Wild (34-21-4). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:08 p.m. MT. READ MORE: 10 ...

The week's best waiver pickups include Quinton Byfield, who offers upside from his points and pucks on net, which have been on the rise since the beginning of February.