From an Avs fan in the ATL:
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Our grit players are too slow to hit anything, our skill players are terrified they may get hurt. Recipe for a quick exit
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This was actually the key to our win last night. Barely halfway through the first period we saw Colorado players start to look over their shoulders and/or dump the puck off quick out of fear of getting hit. The Avs certainly pressured us when the penalties shifted momentum for a while, but they played scared most of the night. Lindholm especially was absolutely crushing guys.