Avalanche’s extra-long season sees them run out of gas ahead of hockey’s finish line
The Colorado Avalanche have struggled in the playoffs after a long season, culminating in a disappointing performance against the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite being the best team during the regular season, injuries and fatigue have taken a toll on the players. With the series now at 3-0 in favor of Vegas, the Avalanche face a significant challenge to turn things around.
- ▪The Avalanche sent eight players to the Olympics, including four key players who reached the gold-medal game.
- ▪After losing the first two games at home, Colorado lost Game 3 to Vegas, who now leads the series 3-0.
- ▪Avalanche coach Jared Bednar acknowledged the team's struggles, stating, 'It’s a big hill to climb.'
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Open this photo in gallery:Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon looks on as members of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrate Brett Howden's empty net goal in their Game 3 comeback win. The win gave Vegas a 3-0 advantage in the Western Conference final.Mark J. Terrill/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIn February, the Colorado Avalanche sent eight of their players to the Olympics. Four of them – arguably, their four best – made the gold-medal game, which meant they were working the whole break. One of them, Brock Nelson, a member of the winning USA team, decided to skip the MAGA-inflected victory tour and headed straight back to the team. At the time, people guessed he was making a (very quiet) anti-Trump statement.
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