The Colorado Avalanche is making a name for itself after getting back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2005-06. The Avs have had a stellar run through the first four games of the series, leading 3-1 over the Flames.
Avs’ fans around LoDo are thrilled with how the team is playing thus far, you can see the excitement around Denver with all the burgundy and blue swag being worn.
But don’t get too comfy.
With a commanding lead in the series, there are times players, coaches, mascots and fans start to look ahead to the next round of the playoffs. Now isn’t the time to celebrate a series victory as there is still work to be done.
A 3-1 series lead isn’t always safe, as there have been 28 times an NHL team has overcome such a deficit … the last coming back in the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs when the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Washington Capitals.
The moral of the story — Game 5 in Calgary is huge for the Avs.
Take a look at the that have come back to win a series after being down three games.
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What’s on Tap?
- Rockies: Philadelphia Phillies, 6:40 p.m. Friday, ATTRM |
- Avalanche: At Calgary Flames, 8 p.m. Friday, ALT/NBCSN |
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Scoreboard
NBA: Spurs 118, Nuggets 108
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MLB: Rockies 6, Phillies 2
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Must-Read
Kiszla: Do Nuggets want to babysit Will Barton or beat San Antonio? Itap time to start Malik Beasley.
Does Malone want to babysit struggling forward Will Barton? Or do the Nuggets want to win this NBA playoff series against San Antonio? Read more…
Why J.T. Compher is the Colorado Avalanche’s secret weapon in chase for Stanley Cup
Colorado is now 5-1 over its last two playoff series in contests in which Compher tallies at least a point. Read more…
Rockies Insider: DJ LeMahieu’s torrid start with the Yankees is salt in an open wound for Colorado fans
Colorado’s ex-second baseman leads New York in average (.351), on-base percentage (.406) and total hits (20). Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Rockies’ Charlie Blackmon trusting his process to bust his slump
+ Rockies David Dahl, Ryan McMahon come off injured list, should boost offense
+ Avalanche nearing upset of Flames with relentless attack
+ Ja’Wuan James settling in quickly as Broncos right tackle
+ Broncos Briefs: In first minicamp, Kareem Jackson works at safety
+ John Elway could draft D-linemen again in early around to address expiring contracts
+ Backpass: Are the winless Colorado Rapids a bad team? Advanced metrics suggest they’re just unlucky
+ Nuggets’ Will Barton not dwelling on boos, playoff struggles: “Itap nothing to me”
+ Kiszla: There’s no sweeter noise in Colorado sports than the hockey howl when Mikko Rantanen delivers playoff win to Avs
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By The Numbers
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Ep. 71 — Breaking down the 2019 schedule and Denver’s toughest stretch
In the latest First-and-Orange podcast episode, Broncos beat writers take a deep look at the newly released 2019 regular season schedule, discuss the most intriguing matchups and more. Listen here…
Parting Shot
Nuggets fan starts Change.org petition to bench Will Barton
Nuggets wing Will Barton is struggling during Denver’s first-round playoff run against the Spurs. Read more…
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