NHL legend has harsh words for Avalanche fans following Game 7 loss to the Stars
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In what may go down as the greatest Game 7 in NHL history, the Dallas Stars have eliminated the Colorado Avalanche with a thrilling 4-2 comeback victory, punching their ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Trailing by two goals in the third period, the Stars mounted an impressive rally, showcasing their resilience and poise under pressure; all led by former Avalanche forward, Mikko Rantanen.
NHL legend shares harsh words for Avalanche fans.
On Thursday, NHL legend Mike Modano poked fun at Avalanche fans on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast with Ryan Whitney and Paul Bissonnette.
To send him back to the Central, what a kiss of death. -Modano
For Colorado, it marks another bitter end at the hands of Dallas, and another season falling short of expectations.
Austin Nivision from CBS Sports writes that in the realm of sports revenge stories, Mikko Rantanen's performance has instantly earned a place among the most memorable. After Colorado declined to meet his contract demands midseason, opting instead to trade him to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Martin Necas, Rantanen responded in emphatic fashion. His play since the move has been nothing short of elite, a pointed reminder of what the Avalanche gave up.
"One Stanley Cup contender was always going to feel the gut punch of an early exit at the end of this series, but the way it ended makes it even more painful for the Avalanche. Colorado saw its multi-goal lead melt away, and one of its former stars did the melting." -Nivision
The Avalanche have now dropped seven consecutive Game 7s, many in heartbreaking fashion. Head coach Jared Bednar's record in Game 7s falls to 0-4, while Nathan MacKinnon is now 0-5 in his career in these decisive matchups. It's a baffling trend for such a talented roster, and one that will hang over the team throughout what promises to be a long and reflective offseason.
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