2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Western Conference Finals, Game 4 (in Denver)
In spite of some really nice performances and having played a gutsy game against the team with the best regular season record in the NHL, the Avs eventually lost game 4 in overtime and Calgary is now within one win of eliminating the Avs and moving on to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Tommy Lockhart,
Brian Hughes, and
Aleksandr Dugin, as if so often the case, were the top players for the Avalanche in this one. Rookie RD
Josh Hishon also deserves mention for his strong game, particularly on the defensive end.
We knew this was going to be a tough series and that the chances were good that the Avs playoff run would end here again, and while it certainly isn't over yet and some hope remains, no matter what the Avs deserve credit for another great run.
Over in the Eastern Conference the Islanders wrapped up their sweep of Buffalo with a 4-2 win on the road and now await their next opponent to play for the Stanley Cup.