As the Stanley Cup Playoffs beckon, Zach Parise is ready for his last dance

When Ross Colton scored his 15th goal of the season last month, he turned and jumped into the arms of Zach Parise. It was a great moment for Colton, who grew up in New Jersey with Parise as one of his favorite players. Colton has a photo of that embrace, and he intends to find a frame for it. Parise, who joined the Avalanche just before the All-Star break after taking the first half of the season off, confirmed Wednesday to The Denver Post that the contest against Edmonton at Ball Arena will be the last regular-season game of a long and distinguished career.