Since the beginning of the season, the Colorado Avalanche has been adored by fans.
Despite injuries and two COVID-19 protocol-related game postponements, the Avalanche have consistently delivered. They emerged as champions of the West Division and claimed the Presidents’ Trophy, awarded to the team with the best regular-season record.
On the other hand, the Stanley Cup Playoffs present a distinct entity.
In addition to skills, the team requires a bit of luck.
In the initial stage of the journey towards the Stanley Cup, the Avalanche once again proved their status as the frontrunners. They effortlessly swept the St. Louis Blues, triumphing in every game with a margin of at least three goals. This achievement makes Colorado the first team since the 1994 New York Rangers, who ultimately won the Stanley Cup, to secure victory in their first four games by a minimum of three goals.
Since last Sunday, the Avs have been taking a break and observing to determine their opponent for the second round.
Considering how formidable Colorado’s opposition is, it may have been advantageous for them to have a week off before their next match. The upcoming game against the Minnesota Wild and the Las Vegas Golden Knights, having played seven intense matches, is expected to pose a significant challenge.
Does the Av find wealth in Las Vegas?
Game One of the series is set to take place at 6 p.m. MT this Sunday at Ball Arena.
Avalanche vs. Golden Knights chances
It’s not unexpected that the Avalanche are considered the favored team in the series against Las Vegas. Colorado showed their strength in the first round and having home-ice advantage further adds to their advantage.
Colorado has been granted permission to expand its capacity on the front to accommodate 10,500 supporters.
Considering our circumstances a year ago, betting on the NHL in Colorado was not possible due to the suspension of play. Therefore, we can anticipate an even more enthusiastic and rowdy crowd than usual.
Not only are the Av the favorites for the series, but they are also favored to win Game One.
The regular season witnessed an even split of victories between Colorado and the Golden Knights, each team winning four games. While Las Vegas managed to secure one triumph in overtime, it is evident that these two teams are evenly matched. This information should be kept in mind by those considering placing bets on this line, as it highlights the closely contested nature of their matchups.
Colorado Advantage
Despite the excellence of these two groups, it is unfortunate that they were defeated in the next round. These two teams were the top two clubs in the NHL this year.
In order to secure the Presidents’ Trophy in Las Vegas before the last game of the regular season, the Avs had to emerge victorious against the Los Angeles Kings. With both teams accumulating 82 points, the competition was tight, yet Colorado managed to clinch more wins according to the rules.
This set should determine who reaches the Stanley Cup Finals.
Unfortunately, there’s no reason to dwell on past disappointments, especially since there was no opportunity for Stanley Cup betting in Colorado last year.
Even without the Avalanche sweeping St. Louis and having some time off, they would still be considered the favorites against Las Vegas. The Golden Knights’ recent grueling seven-game series could benefit them, but they also display great confidence. So, how well did Vegas perform in Game Seven?
In order for Colorado to meet their requirements, both offensive and defensive skills will be necessary. Philipp Grubauer might need to compete against Robin Lehner in basketball games. It is quite surprising that Lehner will be starting Game One, considering Marc-Andre Fleury played the entire seven-game series against the Wild. Although both players are excellent scorers, Lehner’s young age might be a worry for Vegas. We will only find out the truth once the series is over, unless Fleury gets injured, and considering how the NHL deals with injuries.
To put it simply, considering the Avs’ exceptional performance in the first round, they will have to raise their game even higher for this upcoming set.
The Avalanche may continue to roll.
Colorado has been the favored online sports betting option since the beginning of the season.
All of its actions have been executed flawlessly, with each move delivered successfully. As the Avs progress towards their second Stanley Cup, a new challenge has emerged, marking their first appearance in the finals in two decades.
Former NHL goalie and current broadcaster Darren Pang predicts an exciting and thrilling showdown awaits us from these two teams. Holy jumpin’!
