The Avalanche will face the San Jose Sharks in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, it was learned late Tuesday night after the Sharks rallied to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 in overtime in Game 7 of their first-round series.
Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinal series starts on Friday in San Jose, Calif. Game time is still to be determined.
San Jose rallied from a 3-0 third-period deficit to defeat the Knights, who led 3-0 midway through the third period. The Sharks scored four power-play goals to take a 4-3 before winning it in OT.