Avalanche's Game 1 win vs. Wild was a rollicking ride, but not one they want to repeat

DENVER — A Colorado Avalanche optimist can point to their bizarre, high-octane 9-6 Game 1 victory over the Minnesota Wild and say it’s evidence they can win in different ways. Colorado was stingy defensively in the first round against the Los Angeles Kings and won a pair of 2-1 games.An Avalanche detractor can say Sunday is not the recipe for playoff success. When you play like that consistently, you’re going to get burned, even with offensive giants on your roster.Both viewpoints are at least a little correct.Advertisement