This feels like the most important game of the year.
And watch for low key dirty plays from Colorado. Particularly at this time of the year. Little injuries can last a long time.
You want to talk about stuff Louie DeBrusk does that grinds your gears. Watch for plays where McDavid or Draisaitl look like they may potentially be banged up a little but they continue their shift or head to the bench, and Debrusk says "they are no worse for wear." Guess what, they now have a nagging injury.
Going into the boards awkwardly with interference or a trip. A slash to the wrist. I've seen both of these aggressive attacks from Colorado. Into the boards for Draisaitl from Makar. Slash to the wrist on McDavid from a bunch of Colorado players. We owe them for these infractions to our superstars.
These players know exactly what they are doing. Injuries can linger into the playoffs and with the busy schedule, there is no time for rest to fully recover. The player potentially does not get back to optimal full motion or to the highest point of playing ability.
You don't think of the Avalanche as a dirty club but it is 100% part of that organization's culture. Dirty little bitches. And they get away with it.
Always hit them before they hit you. If one of our players goes down you board or slash one of theirs ten times as viciously. And you hit their big guns.