Avalanche’s Head Coach is Preparing For Best Version of Vegas Golden Knights
The Colorado Avalanche are preparing for a challenging matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights in the playoffs. Head coach Jared Bednar emphasizes that the Golden Knights are not the same team that struggled earlier in the season. Both teams have shown strong performance in their recent games, making this a competitive series.
- ▪The Avalanche have a history of not underestimating playoff opponents.
- ▪The Golden Knights have improved significantly, with a record of 15-4-1 in their last 20 games.
- ▪Mitch Marner leads the postseason with 18 points, while Brett Howden has contributed with eight goals.
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