Avalanche Face Jets in High-Stakes NHL Playoff Opener
Colorado Avalanche begin their playoff journey against the Winnipeg Jets, facing challenges and missing key forward Jonathan Drouin.
- The Colorado Avalanche open their NHL playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets in Winnipeg, with the first game scheduled for Sunday.
- Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin will miss the first-round series due to a lower-body injury, a significant loss given his strong performance this season.
- The Jets have dominated the regular season series, winning all three games and outscoring the Avalanche 17-4.
- Nathan MacKinnon and Connor Hellebuyck are key players to watch, representing top talents for both teams.
- The Avalanche are under pressure to overcome recent performance issues and the absence of key players like Drouin and possibly Samuel Girard.
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