Avalanche’s 3 Keys to Playoff Success Against the Jets in Round 1
Don’t look now, but the start of the 2024 NHL Playoffs (April 20) is just around the corner. The Colorado Avalanche are staring down a first-round match-up with the Winnipeg Jets to kick off the postseason, with the Jets carrying home-ice advantage by virtue of finishing second in the Central Division. The Jets also swept the season series (3-0-0) and outscored the Avalanche 17-4 over those three games, punctuated by a recent 7-0 drubbing on Apr. 13. The Avalanche have a number of combinations to choose from when it comes to playoff lines, though a recent run of poor results…