Avalanche face an uphill climb in Vegas as they try to flip a 2-0 series script in conference finals
The Colorado Avalanche face a challenging situation as they head to Vegas down 2-0 in the conference finals. Missing key player Cale Makar, they have struggled to score, netting only three goals in the series. Despite the odds being against them historically, the team is determined to turn the series around.
- ▪The Avalanche are down 2-0 after losing two home games.
- ▪Cale Makar's absence has impacted the team's performance.
- ▪Historically, road teams that have gone 2-0 in the conference finals have a perfect record.
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