Avs' path back to the Stanley Cup could be much tougher

Josh Morrissey (44) and goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) of the Winnipeg Jets save a shot on goal by Fredrik Olofsson #22 of the Colorado Avalanche in the second period at Ball Arena on December 07, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

By Corey Masisak | cmasisak@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: January 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM MST | UPDATED: February 22, 2024 at 12:43 PM MST

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If the Colorado Avalanche is going to make a run at a second title in three years, the Avs might have a much tougher path through the West than two years ago.

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