GDT: WCSF | GM 1 | Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars | 8:30PM CT | ESPN

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

If the Avs win this series just skip the WCF.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

This was the first game, how is that a split?

If Colorado loses game 2, they go back home with a split. I think they will be happy. This is going to be a close series.

 

[Spirits]

I watched far too many Avs games this year. Was so predictable honestly

Agreed, I wasn't even upset being down 0-3. This years team reminds me of the 1983 NC State Wolf Pack. Play way better when losing.

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

Can Benn keep up though?

Benn has decent wheels, not necessarily the same as McK but stay close and physical, who eles can handle him? Maybe Duchy? That would be entertaining!!!! the history there......

 

[Ncit3]

People know that wasn't game 7 right? Even if they go back and change the rules to call back the goal, the saves still had to win that. Plus another game

 

[cgf]

If Colorado loses game 2, they go back home with a split. I think they will be happy. This is going to be a close series.

Pass. I'm cool without a game 6, let's just end it in 4 or 5

 

[BB79]

I picked Colorado-Florida for a cup final when the playoffs began. I'm not sold on Florida just yet but Colorado looks like a team on a mission

 

[State of Hockey]

I don’t think, nor should he have expected miles to just blow passed the team’s best d-‘an like that. He was protecting the short side.

I wouldn't expect it either, but it was clear already at the circles that's what was happening. Based on Wood's reaching to protect the puck, the only threat from him is exactly what we saw--a cut across to the backhand. Instead Otter is deep and scrunched up on the near post like it's his teddy bear. It's just poor goaltending. It's what Colorado should be struggling with, not Dallas. Dallas can't afford those mistakes.

 

[TheNumber4]

Benn has decent wheels, not necessarily the same as McK but stay close and physical, who eles can handle him? Maybe Duchy? That would be entertaining!!!! the history there......

That is a pretty good storyline with Duchene. I was hoping to see him stick it to his old team.

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

Also, Don't underestimate Dallas.......Joe Pavelski, although not many points thes playoffs is a clutch guy and is all heart, that spreads to other players, and turns into desire.....

 

[josra33]

This puts a big question mark if Dallas can win their first Stanley Cup

Uhhh poor joke or are you really that dumb?

 

[BB79]

Uhhh poor joke or are you really that dumb?

When is poor Montreal going to win their first cup?

 

[GirardSpinorama]

I wouldn't expect it either, but it was clear already at the circles that's what was happening. Based on Wood's reaching to protect the puck, the only threat from him is exactly what we saw--a cut across to the backhand. Instead Otter is deep and scrunched up on the near post like it's his teddy bear. It's just poor goaltending. It's what Colorado should be struggling with, not Dallas. Dallas can't afford those mistakes.

Just wanted to make the big fancy cross crease save instead of a simple poke check that could make you look foolish.

 

[El Travo]

You have to put at least 5 past Georgiev before you can start to feel safe against the Avalanche. They've been practicing all season long with 4 goals against.

 

[Avsfan1921]

Josh Manson with the save of the game. Had Colorado scored to get their 4th goal in the 1st period, I think Dallas wins it.

That and the one big save George had to make in ot.

Dallas was all over in ot but not a lot of their work paid off in actual shots.

 

[Ncit3]

When is poor Montreal going to win their first cup?

When Alex Newhook wins the Hart.

 

[BTP]

Colorado in 4 or 5. Likely 4.

They are a big f*** you to “defence wins championships”

Offence does

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

I wouldn't expect it either, but it was clear already at the circles that's what was happening. Based on Wood's reaching to protect the puck, the only threat from him is exactly what we saw--a cut across to the backhand. Instead Otter is deep and scrunched up on the near post like it's his teddy bear. It's just poor goaltending. It's what Colorado should be struggling with, not Dallas. Dallas can't afford those mistakes.

This a good take, he never came out of his crease? attack the shooter, there is already back checking pressure.........

 

[BB79]

When Alex Newhook wins the Hart.

When Rempe wins a Lady Byng

 

[Freaky Styley]

Colorado in 4 or 5. Likely 4.

They are a big f*** you to “defence wins championships”

Offence does

After going up 3-0 on two relatively lucky deflections (one via 5-on-3) Dallas only had 16 shots the rest of the way. Avs defend well when they want to. And it's the only way they will win.

 

[MikeyMike01]

What kind of bozo team blows a 3-0 lead in a playoff game?

 

[DamonDRW]

This puts a big question mark if Dallas can win their first Stanley Cup

Thus question was resolved 22 years ago

 

[RefalancheStillLose]

After going up 3-0 on two relatively lucky deflections (one via 5-on-3) Dallas only had 16 shots the rest of the way. Avs defend well when they want to. And it's the only way they will win.

I think you're confusing defending well with the Stars being happy to sit back.
They tried to turtle it was pretty obvious they came out with no energy and they just played a series where they could have coasted to the finish line with a 3-0 lead. It bit them in the ass. But they were very clearly trying to coast on the 3-0

 

[yeaher]

If Colorado loses game 2, they go back home with a split. I think they will be happy. This is going to be a close series.

colorado gonna smoke them

 

[forsbergavs32]

Moving back to the series thread.