The first round of the Western Conference playoffs kicked off with a bang as the Kraken and Avalanche faced off in Game 1. This matchup between two of the top teams in the league was highly anticipated and did not disappoint.
The Kraken came into the game with a lot of confidence, having won their last five games and finishing with the best record in the conference. They had a balanced attack, with their top scorers, forwards Joe Pavelski and Evander Kane, leading the way. The Avalanche, on the other hand, had been struggling recently, but they had a lot of talent and were looking to prove themselves in this series.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading chances throughout. The Avalanche took an early lead in the first period, but the Kraken responded quickly and tied it up before the end of the period. The second period was more of the same, with both teams trading goals and chances.
The third period was where things got interesting. The Avalanche took a two-goal lead late in the period, but the Kraken responded with two quick goals to tie it up. The game went to overtime, where the Avalanche scored early to take the win.
The game was a great example of two teams playing at their best. Both teams had chances to win, but it was the Avalanche who made the most of theirs and came away with the win. It was a great start to what should be an exciting series between two of the best teams in the league.
