The Colorado Avalanche are currently in the first round of the NHL playoffs, facing off against the Seattle Kraken ( amNewYork). The defending Stanley Cup champions narrowly avoided falling into a 2-0 hole against the Kraken, thanks to a late rally led by Devon Toews who scored with just over seven minutes remaining in Game 2 (The Boston Globe). Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin also scored, forging a 1-1 series tie between the two teams (The Rink Live).
The Avalanche are favored in Game 2 with NHL expert picks and predictions pointing towards a Colorado victory (USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire). The game is set for April 22, 2023, and fans can watch the live scores and player props on The Action Network (Action Network).
This is not the Kraken’s first successful debut in the playoffs. In their previous game, they stunned the Avalanche by beating them 3-1, with goaltender Philipp Grubauer stopping 34 shots (The Columbian). The teams are set to face off again on April 24, 2023, with the Kraken seeking a 2-0 lead over the defending champions (Sportsnaut).
While the Avalanche are currently focused on the playoffs, not all avalanches involve hockey games. Just a few days ago, a driver in Tibet caught a huge avalanche on their dashcam as they were driving along a mountain road (The Weather Channel).
Overall, the Avalanche are a top team in the NHL and are fighting hard to defend their Stanley Cup title. With the Kraken proving to be a tough opponent, hockey fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome of the first-round series between these two talented teams. (The Seattle Times, Sports Illustrated).
