Avalanche nullify McDavid, outclass Oilers in Game 2

For much of Game 2, the Oilers seemed more comfortable with the pace the Avalanche are capable of. Yet, all too often, the Oilers still were outclassed by a well-oiled Avalanche machine. Ultimately, Colorado won Game 2 by a score of 4-0, taking a 2-0 series lead.

To the Oilers’ credit, they adjusted to some of the Avalanche’s transition mastery from Game 1 to 2. The two teams ended the first period tied 0-0, with shots on goal almost even (14-13 in favor of the Avs).

That was Pavel Francouz‘s time to shine. Sure, he had an adventure or two, including needing to make a save around the faceoff circle area. But Francouz was sharp, eventually pitching a 24-save shutout.

(Maybe Francouz should get a donut for his birthday on Friday, as he got that shutout?)

After the Oilers hung in there admirably with the Avalanche during the first period, things fell apart in the middle frame of Game 2. In just 2:04 of game time, the Avalanche scored three goals.

Nazem Kadri picked up three primary assists on goals by Arturri Lehkonen, Josh Manson, and Mikko Rantanen.

The @Avalanche are firing on all cylinders — that's three goals in 2:04.