
Avalanche eye the throne as Vegas seeks upset in West showdown
Colorado enters as the team to beat in the West with elite five-on-five offense, depth, and goaltending; Vegas can still threaten if Mark Stone returns and the big trio of Eichel, Marner and Stone clicks, but Colorado’s superior depth and standout defense (Makar, Toews) make the matchup daunting and likely favor the Avalanche.











