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Is Avalanche’s breakneck pace a double-edged sword in the playoffs?

How do the Avs intend to defend moving forward against the like-style Oilers who have NHL superstar scorer Connor McDavid on their side? Will the Avs try to slow the game down to prevent another track meet?

Darcy Kuemper (35) of the Colorado ...
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post
Darcy Kuemper (35) of the Colorado Avalanche stops a shot by Zack Kassian (44) of the Edmonton Oilers during the second period at Ball Arena on Monday, May 31, 2022. The Avalanche hosted the Oilers in Game one of the best-of-seven Western Conference Finals.
Mike Chambers of The Denver Post.
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Getting your player ready...
The speed and skill of the Avalanche can be breathtaking to behold — as it was in the first two periods of Tuesday night's 8-6 victory over Edmonton to begin the Western Conference Finals.
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