Before the puck dropped, the game could have gone either way. The Colorado Avalanche had seven wins on the road, and the Tampa Bay Lightning was undefeated at home. With a 2-0 lead, the Avalanche were in the best position, but that undoubtedly made the Lightning even more hungry for a win. In the end, it was a disastrous second period that cost Colorado this game.
The first period
The first period was a mixed experience for the Avalanche. There were some tense moments when the puck was in their zone, but Darcy Kuemper was able to make a couple of big saves.