Colorado Avalanche: 3 storylines from Game 2 victory

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Jun 18, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Darren Helm (43) is congratulated following his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in game two of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Colorado Avalanche depth shows up against Tampa Bay in Game 2.

When it comes to the Colorado Avalanche, who is the player you would expect to have a big performance every game?

Nathan Mackinnon.

The Avalanche were all over it both in terms of offense and defense. They out-shot the Lightning

Despite having four shots on goal, Mackinnon finished the night with zero goals and an assist.

Overall, the goal scorers for the Avalanche were Cale Makar (2), Valeri Nichushkin (2), Andre Burakovsky (1), Darren Helm (1), and Josh Manson (1).

The Avalanche completely outmatched the Lightning on Saturday night.

3 stars:

3. Cale Makar
2. Darcy Kuemper
1. Valeri Nichushkin

At the end of the game, it appeared that Colorado was trying to get Makar and Nichushkin hat tricks, but unfortunately were unsuccessful. It would have been quite the sight to see in a tremendous game.

The Avalanche were without Nazim Kadri again as he recovers from an injury, but it didn’t matter. This team just is so strong and doesn’t necessarily need its big stars to shine.

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