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2019 NHL First Round Playoff Preview: Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche

A lopsided season series saw the Flames pick apart the Avalanche in all three games between the clubs this season. However, Colorado enters the playoffs on a good run and are getting great goaltending. That could make the difference.

https://thehockeynews.com/news/artic...rado-avalanche

There may have been no worse draw for the Colorado Avalanche, who enter the first round on somewhat of a hot streak as winners of eight of their past 11 contests, than the Western Conference best Calgary Flames. When the former Northwest Division foes have met this season, the outings have been decidedly one-sided, with the Avalanche trying but failing to slow down a Flames offense that was among the league’s best this season.
THN Series Pick: Calgary Flames in six