Perhaps suffering from Game 7 hangover, the San Jose Sharks’ legs appeared heavy at the outset of Game 1.
Just 2:10 in, Gabriel Bourque gave the Colorado Avalanche an early lead. The Avalanche, who had been resting at home for almost a week, clearly had more jump.
It was a contest that could have easily gotten away from the Sharks. Per Natural Stat Trick, the Avs rolled to a 19-6 Scoring Chances edge at 5-on-5 in the first period.
Yet, the score was tied at one apiece after the opening frame.