The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6-3 in Game 5, advancing to the next round with a 4-1 series victory, despite the fervent support of the whiteout in Winnipeg.

By the Numbers
  • The Avalanche closed out the series in five games, giving them some extra rest time.
  • Mikko Rantanen scored two goals in the third period of Game 5, contributing to Colorado's victory.
Yes, But

Despite the Jets winning Game 1 in a high-scoring thriller, they struggled to maintain their offense throughout the series, ultimately losing in four consecutive games.

State of Play
  • The Colorado Avalanche will face the winner of the Vegas Golden Knights-Dallas Stars series, which is tied at 2-2.
  • Alexandar Georgiev of the Avalanche outperformed Connor Hellebuyck of the Jets in the series, despite initial doubts surrounding him.
What's Next

The Colorado Avalanche will now prepare to face the winner of the Vegas Golden Knights-Dallas Stars series in the next round of the playoffs.

Bottom Line

The Colorado Avalanche's decisive victory over the Winnipeg Jets marks a strong comeback after their disappointing elimination in the first round last year, while the Jets face the bitter disappointment of a repeat defeat from the previous season.