Postgame: Avalanche Complete Comeback in OT, Eliminate Wild in 5 Games
Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Colorado Avalanche saved their most epic performance of the playoffs for the series clincher in the second round.
And what a game it was. The Avalanche erased a three-goal deficit, scoring twice late in the third period before winning it 4-3 in overtime on a goal from stay-at-home defenseman Brett Kulak at 3:52. They clinched a series at Ball Arena for the first time in 18 years.
Colorado is heading to the Western Conference Final and will face the winner of the Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights. “I wish we’d find an easier way,” a relieved and smiling head coach, Jared Bednar, said. Kulak fired a one-timer into the back of the net off a setup from Martin Necas.
It was just his fourth career playoff goal in 107 postseason games. And it’s the first game winner of his career. “I’m not the guy everyone’s looking down the bench like, ‘alright, get out there and go win it for us,” Kulak said.
Parker Kelly, Jack Drury, and Nathan MacKinnon scored in regulation for Colorado, which trailed 3-0 at the first intermission. Brent Burns and Necas each had two assists. Kelly also added a helper.
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