Postgame: Avalanche Secure Presidents’ Trophy With Four Games Remaining
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Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Presidents’ Trophy belongs to the Avalanche.
Following Thursday’s 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames, the Avalanche ensured that home-ice advantage throughout the entire postseason, regardless of who they play, belongs to them. Colorado improved to 52-16-10, securing the regular-season award with four games remaining before the playoffs. “You want home ice.
Like, whether you’re doing well on the road or not, you’re gonna have to do well home and away if you want to win the Cup. That’s just the way it goes,” defenseman Josh Manson said. Gabe Landeskog scored the opening goal for the Avalanche, while Martin Necas and Nathan MacKinnon each had a goal and two assists.
In goal, Mackenzie Blackwood made 28 saves to record his 22nd triumph. Colorado outshot Calgary 41-29, with Dustin Wolf stopping 38 at the other end. Two of the remaining games will be played at Ball Arena, with another two on the road — including one in Calgary.
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