DENVER — The disparity in the number of shots between Colorado and Tampa Bay in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was eye-opening and, moving forward, probably insurmountable.
The Avalanche have been firing shots on goal at a pace no team has ever maintained in NHL postseason history. At least, not teams that have survived this deep in the playoffs.
It is, basically, who the Avs are. They are a fast-paced, high-volume, shot-taking team that is averaging 40.5 shots on goal in the postseason. The Lightning are not likely to match that.
