The Avalanche will face the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final, which begins on Tuesday. The Oilers, who finished with a record of 49-27-6, defeated the Calgary Flames in six games in the first round of the playoffs.
The Avalanche are making their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Final since 2001, when they lost to the New Jersey Devils in seven games. The Oilers have not appeared in the Stanley Cup Final since 2006, when they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games.
The Avalanche are led by a high-powered offense that features Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and Gabriel Landeskog. MacKinnon is the leading scorer in the NHL with 132 points, while Rantanen is second with 118 points and Landeskog is third with 109 points.
The Avalanche also have a strong defense, led by Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and Samuel Girard. Makar is a Norris Trophy finalist and is considered to be one of the best defensemen in the NHL. Toews and Girard are both young and talented defensemen who have made significant contributions to the Avalanche's success this season.
The Oilers are led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who are two of the best players in the NHL. McDavid is the leading scorer in the playoffs with 28 points, while Draisaitl is second with 24 points.
The Oilers also have a strong defense, led by Darnell Nurse, Cody Ceci, and Evan Bouchard. Nurse is a Norris Trophy finalist and is considered to be one of the best defensemen in the NHL. Ceci and Bouchard are both young and talented defensemen who have made significant contributions to the Oilers' success in the playoffs.
The Avalanche and Oilers are two of the most exciting teams in the NHL and the Stanley Cup Final is sure to be a great series. The Avs are the favorites, but the Oilers have the talent to upset them. The series is sure to be close and exciting, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
In addition to the news above, here are some other recent headlines involving the Colorado Avalanche, the National Hockey League, and the Montreal Canadiens:
- Avalanche's Darcy Kuemper Wins Vezina Trophy
- Nathan MacKinnon Named Hart Trophy Winner
- Mikko Rantanen Wins Ted Lindsay Award
- Colorado Avalanche Defeat Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 to Win Western Conference Final
- Colorado Avalanche to Face Tampa Bay Lightning in Stanley Cup Final
The Colorado Avalanche are one of the most successful teams in the NHL in recent years. They have won the Presidents' Trophy three times in the past four seasons and have reached the Stanley Cup Final twice. The Avs are a team to watch in the years to come and they will be looking to add to their trophy case in the near future.
