The Colorado Avalanche is expecting a more competitive contest tonight in Game 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights, but much like in Game 1, the Avs are not worried about the opposition and are determined to play their game.
The Avalanche won 7-1 in the opener of the best-of-seven set at Ball Arena on Sunday. Ahead of that matchup, Colorado had a full week between games to practice and rest up for its next series while Vegas competed in an emotional Game 7 against the Minnesota Wild to secure its second-round berth just 48 hours prior.
"We know that they are going to want to bounce back, they probably didn't like the way they played in Game 1," said forward J.T. Compher. "I think in our locker room, we are worried about ourselves and our start. We want to make sure that we are coming with the same speed and attack mentality that we had in Game 1."
Avs Focusing on Themselves Entering Game 2
Colorado scored seven times in its Game 1 win on Sunday
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