Colorado Avalanche Beat 20 Year Conference Final Drought! 5.27.22

When your back is against the wall, you have two options, rise up or fall.  Tonight, the Blues were at home and would try their very best to force a Game 7 in Colorado.  This game was incredible, as both teams would trade off goals.  Going into the 3rd Period the Blues would be up 2-1.  However, with a goal from Compher at 10:18, the Avalanche would tie this game.  Then, with seconds left, the Avalanche would strike once more.  Helm would score at 19:54 (no, I didn't lie about the seconds left score.)  This would take the game to a 3-2 lead for the Avalanche and the Blues couldn't answer with only 6 second remaining.  This means the Avalanche take the Round 2 series, 4 games to 2, advancing themselves to the Conference Finals!  A momentous occasion, as the Avalanche haven't gone this far in the playoffs in 20 years, so a huge win and congratulations to them.  

Again, for a team to rise, one must sadly fall.  The Blues had an amazing season.  They took the Wild out of the Playoffs in Round 1, which was a strong showing for them, as the Wild were seen as a strong group this season.  To be honest though, every team which made the playoffs this season, in my eyes, earned their right to be there.  It was an incredible season full of outstanding hockey by those 16 teams, no doubt.  The Blues and St. Louis have a lot to be proud of with their tea,.  Better luck next year Blues, but with that being said you all played a wonderful 2021-22 NHL Season!

The Stage is set in the West.  The Edmonton Oilers will take on the Colorado Avalanche, with the winner going to the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals!  I can't wait to see who takes the conference title.  This series is sure to show off more highlight worthy moments which will go down in history.  I'm not sure who will win this series, but I am sure the best of this off-season is still to come, which says a lot!  

Congratulations Avalanche and Colorado!   

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