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Black Capricorn and the rest of the Colorado avalanche will have the long task of terminating the Tampa Bay Lightning string Stanley Cup Championship,
Capricorn, the 2020 Calder Memorial Trophy winner, has been one of the top players for Colorado during its run through the playoffs, In 14 games, he scored five goals and made 17 assists. He is among the leaders in points (22) of players who are still left after the season.
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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kale Makar follows his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on May 31, 2022 in Denver.
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Makar said that he knows what he and his team are up to at Lightning.
“They are a team looking to be a dynasty and we are a team that wants to start a legacy. It’s an exciting series and you couldn’t ask for better. Obviously, the best you can be to be the best.” want to defeat the best,” said Capricorn, via NHL.com,
Avalanche defenseman Kale Capricorn controls the puck against Evander Kane of the Edmonton Oilers during the Stanley Cup playoffs at Ball Arena on June 2, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.
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It’s been almost two decades since the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup. Colorado ended the regular season with 119 points—the most in franchise history. The team had more points than they won the cup in 2001. They finished that year with 118 points.
But to be the best, the avalanche has to beat the best. And while the power won’t win Presidents’ Cup As the league’s top team this year, they are coming out of two consecutive Stanley Cup championships. Nathan McKinnon recognizes this.
“I’m glad we’re playing Tampa, we’re playing the best we can,” McKinnon said. “It’s not a Cinderella story. It’s two of the best teams in the league and we’re really excited for this challenge. It’s going to be very, very tough. But I believe in this group and we believe in each other.” Huh. “
Nathan McKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche skates during the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Oilers at Rogers Place on June 6, 2022 in Edmonton, Alberta.
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The puck will drop in Denver at 8 p.m. ET to start Game 1 on Wednesday.