I think Colorado is the better matchup for the following reasons:
- they're relatively young and inexperienced. Might get rattled if not allowed to play their game and abused physically
- at this point we seem to have an excellent defensive organization in the neutral zone, our big defencemen are doing great job protecting the slot and Price is Price. We might be able to neutralize the Avs rush offence and force them to grind it out.
- the way Lehkonen-Danault-Gallagher line is playing and with Danault's track record, I'd say it's unlikely that we're going to get torched by McKinnon's line at even strength. The Avs would have to lean on their depth, where we can go toe to toe with them
- their goaltending is unproven
Vegas just seems like a more versatile and deep team, that can handle whatever we throw at them and match our goaltending.
Of course, the Avs would still be clear favorites, but I like our chances better against them. Plus, I've been told they're fun to watch.
