NHL Playoffs: Avalanche Lead Series 2-1, Hosting Jets for Game 4

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

The Colorado Avalanche, currently third in the Central Division, play host to the second-placed Winnipeg Jets in a pivotal first round of the NHL Playoffs. The Avalanche are ahead in the series with a 2-1 lead.

Colorado boasts a formidable attack, highlighted by their +50 goal difference and a total of 302 goals. Valeri Nichushkin is a key player with 28 goals and 25 assists, while Nathan MacKinnon has been notable with six goals and 12 assists in recent performances.

On the other side, Winnipeg brings a +61 goal differential and 259 goals to the table. Leading their scoring is Kyle Connor with 34 goals and 27 assists, and Joshua Morrissey has been pivotal in recent games with three goals and eight assists.

Recently, the Avalanche have had a mixed run of 5-4-1, contrasting with the Jets’ impressive 8-2-0 record in their past 10 games. Colorado is facing challenges with injuries as Samuel Girard, Jonathan Drouin, Gabriel Landeskog, and Logan O'Connor are all out of action. Similarly, Winnipeg’s Morgan Barron is currently dealing with a lower-body injury.

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