Avalanche Show Championship Formula in First-Round Sweep of Kings
By Ryan O’Hara••The Hockey News
The Colorado Avalanche advanced in commanding fashion by pairing their explosive talent with suffocating defense, sweeping the Los Angeles Kings and reminding the NHL what championship hockey looks like.
The Colorado Avalanche spent the regular season overwhelming opponents with speed and scoring, but their first-round sweep of the Los Angeles Kings served as a reminder of an old playoff truth: defen…