Avalanche vs Jets Series Preview & Game Review's On Game 1&2
Also, Recapping the Colorado Eagles season heading into the Colder Cup Playoffs
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Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche Playoff Series Preview
April 20, 2024 by Connor Hrabchak
The Winnipeg Jets are set to open their Stanley Cup Playoff run against the Colorado Avalanche in round one. Hart Trophy candidates Nathan MacKinnon and Connor Hellebuyck will undoubtedly have a massive impact on this series. All-world defenders Cale Makar and Josh Morrissey will eat up the majority of minutes, and the Jets’ defensive structure matching up against the Avalanche’s high-octane offence will supply the entertainment.
Avalanche Are Good Enough to Win Without Quality Goaltending
April 24, 2024 by Luc LeBlanc
The Colorado Avalanche were the laughingstock of the hockey world as they fell to the Winnipeg Jets by a score of 7-6 in their opening game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev conceded seven goals on just 23 shots, equating to a miserable .696 save percentage (SV%). This also marked the first game all season long that Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck allowed six goals, yet somehow his team still managed to jump out to a 1-0 series lead in front of the picturesque Winnipeg White-Out.
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Avalanche Cool Down the Jets 5-2 in Game 2, Series Tied 1-1
April 24, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
As talented as the Colorado Avalanche are, going down 2-0 against the Winnipeg Jets in their Round 1 playoff series was to be avoided at all costs. The Avalanche answered the proverbial bell, fighting off adversity in the process, by winning the second game 5-2 to level the series at one game apiece.
Recapping the Colorado Eagles Regular Season
April 23, 2024, Stefano Rubino (Premium Substack Content)
The Colorado Eagles’ 2023-24 season is over, and they are now preparing for the Calder Cup. Their first match is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, against the Abbotsford Canucks in a three-game series. Before we get into playoff predictions, let's look back at the Eagles' season highlights and identify the standout performances of the team.
Jets Win High-Scoring Game 1 vs Avalanche
April 21, 2024 by Jim Bay
Kyle Connor scored two goals in the third period to lead the Winnipeg Jets past the Colorado Avalanche 7-6 in Game 1 in the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs. In a game featuring 13 goals, there was also a great deal of feistiness between the two teams. The Avalanche were credited with 54 hits, while the Jets had 46.
3 Avalanche Players Who Must Come Through Against the Jets
April 21, 2024 by Kerry Collins
It’s been a pretty good season for the Colorado Avalanche – except for their games against the Winnipeg Jets. The Avs struggled mightily against the Jets in their three games during the regular season, going 0-3 while being outscored 17-4. Colorado never had a lead in any of those games, despite outshooting the Jets in all three contests.