The Stars burned them consistently on the counter attack. I expect Colorado to sit the D men farther back to prevent that. If they don't, they will get exposed a lot again.

Yeah, I keep expecting at some point they are going to unhook the trailer and overwhelm the Stars. But more and more it us like control the top line and pp and then just stay on top of their other guys in the neutral zone. I keep telling myself it can't be that simple. Stay out of box and stay frosty and roll4 lines with the 4th being the secret booster. Can't wait!!

Emotional Support Cobra said:

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Yeah, I keep expecting at some point they are going to unhook the trailer and overwhelm the Stars. But more and more it us like control the top line and pp and then just stay on top of their other guys in the neutral zone. I keep telling myself it can't be that simple. Stay out of box and stay frosty and roll4 lines with the 4th being the secret booster. Can't wait!!

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Maybe it is indeed possible that Vegas really was the biggest competitor due to their cheating and it's mainly downhill from here?

One can hope.

I said after game 1. PDB figured out that all they have (relatively) is 1 line. Keep MacKinnon from razzle dazzle skating into your zone and having open passing lanes and you'll just overwhelm them.

They're fast as hell, but we've got adequate speed on every line.

Just stay out of the box and we'll win this in 6. Going 3-3 on the PP kill was the key stat to the game on Saturday.

So long as Otter keeps making miraculous save after save, we will be just fine.

I think there's a little truth to Vegas being a tougher out than Colorado for us. Vegas' style and lineup gave us fits. Colorado, despite some of their deadline moves, is still so top heavy. In the playoffs, depth almost always trumps top end skill. And Otter being better than Georgiev only tips the scales even more.

Pete DeBoer is also putting on a coaching clinic this series. He's throwing stuff at that top line that they're not used to seeing and it's frustrating/confusing them. It'll be interesting to see if they can figure out a counter attack. But what's crazy is, we played our best defensive game when they had last change. All the more reason why Colorado HAS to win tonight to have any shot.

Another thing that has struck me is the style Colorado is choosing to play. They are outhitting us 104-47 this series. You read that right. It's like we're playing two different series. Dallas is playing the game they want to play and Colorado is either still playing Winnipeg or they thought we'd be so beat up from Vegas that they figured they could finish us off. If they were smart, they'd abandon the physicality and go all out. If they don't, I really like our chances. The Avs are making too many mistakes when they play too physical, and Georgiev isn't the best and bailing them out. We just have to capitalize on our chances.

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They are outhitting us 104-47 this series.

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This is absolutely insane to me. Usually if a team is getting out shot this badly, they are losing. Again shows how effective our D has been, along with Otter

I am selling two tickets for game 5 in Section 206. $600 for pair, which makes me eat the ticketmaster fees on one ticket. If they win tonight, prices will go up.

Text me 9037444252

Damn, why do I live in SA and have a job!!!

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All I do is Nguyen said:

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FWAppraiser said:

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They are outhitting us 104-47 this series.

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This is absolutely insane to me. Usually if a team is getting out shot this badly, they are losing. Again shows how effective our D has been, along with Otter

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outhitting, not out shooting

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The hits in this series have been way tamer than the Vegas series on both sides.

Word on the street…

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin placed in Stage 3 of NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Details: https://t.co/CgJeayHXDs pic.twitter.com/kMzjJlYKG3

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 14, 2024

Very interesting!

PrestigeWorldwideAg12 said:

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Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin placed in Stage 3 of NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Details: https://t.co/CgJeayHXDs pic.twitter.com/kMzjJlYKG3

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 14, 2024

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Can't decide wether to put in a Clapton or Rick James GIF

Just can't stay away from that booger sugar

Something something hookers and blow?

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/05/13/valeri-nichushkin-suspended-nhl-player-assistance-program/

Just got in the car and heard the news.
Suspended for at least six months. Wow.

FWAppraiser said:

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Just got in the car and heard the news.
Suspended for at least six months. Wow.

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And I'm not mad about it.

My BIL is an Avs guy and said the Avs internal discussions are that they will likely move on from him

Drouin may come back from injury for them. He's capable of matching Nuke's production.

Yay! Another game delayed.

Devon Toews is out for tonight’s game due to illness.

— x - Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 14, 2024

When it rains it pours.

Okay as someone who doesn't follow hockey like some of yall what does that mean?

Win tonight and win Wednesday, we move on to the next round

All I do is Nguyen said:

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Okay as someone who doesn't follow hockey like some of yall what does that mean?

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Oh you responded to my other post.

He is gone for a minimum of 6 months due to his drug issue. Forced rehab pretty much

PrestigeWorldwideAg12 said:

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FWAppraiser said:

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Just got in the car and heard the news.
Suspended for at least six months. Wow.

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And I'm not mad about it.

My BIL is an Avs guy and said the Avs internal discussions are that they will likely move on from him

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Would be shocked if they don't move on. And I would think they have grounds to fully nullify his contract.