COL was a better skating team than CGY. The pressure this created was not handled by CGY. Of all the post game comments I thought Smith’s were most accurate. COL snuffed out CGY offence. CGY could not execute, 5-0 shots to start biggest game of year and was badly outshot and outplayed for most of the series.
CGY was never able to play fast. I’m sure the analytics will describe where in particular it went bad but lots of playoff inexperience.
Hopefully they learn some lessons. Treliving will allow emotion to dissipate then will analyze what’s needed to improve and be good in the playoffs.
I feel for the players and staff, lots put into the season but it was a great season on balance - 50 wins means so much joy, pride and good feelings for us fans for so many nights. Lots of smiles!
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