Jeff Vinnick, Getty ImagesMatt Nieto (83) of this Colorado Avalanche scores at 14:07 of the earliest period against Darcy Kuemper (35) of this Arizona Coyotes in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round through the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on Aug. 17, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

The Avalanche’s offense struck Monday, tallying seven goals in a win against the Arizona Coyotes to choose a 3-1 lead from the first round of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Since Colorado came in Denver in 1995, the group has scored seven goals five times from the playoffs for a record of 5-0. When they’ve scored six aims, the Avs have gone 12-0. When they score five, they’re 32-1, the only loss to the Sharks on April 16, 2010.

Here’s a look at the Avs’ highest scoring playoff games:

1T. 8 — June 6, 1996 vs. Panthers

If you want to win over a new fan base, this is a fantastic start. In Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final from Florida, the Avs walloped that the Panthers, 8-1, to take a 2-0 series lead. Peter Forsberg led the way with a hat trick along with Rene Corbet and Jon Klemm added two goals apiece.

1T. 8 — May 4, 2002 vs. Sharks

After dropping Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, the Avs came out shooting, scoring the first five goals of the match en route to an 8-2 victory at the Pepsi Center. Six Colorado players scored, led by defenseman Rob Blake.

3T. 7 — April 24, 1997 vs. Blackhawks

Five power-play goals — including a PP hat trick from Valeri Kamensky directed the Avs to the first-round win at the Pepsi Center. Adding insult to injury, Patrick Roy has been a perfect in net, stopping 25 shots for the shutout.

3T. 7 — May 30, 1999 vs. Stars

The two teams combined to 12 complete goals as Colorado edged Dallas, 7-5, in Game 5 of their Western Conference Finals. The match was tied in 5-apiece midway through the third stage when Chris Drury scored — his moment of the match — from an assist from Joe Sakic. Peter Forsberg added an empty netter to clinch the victory.

3T. 7 — Aug. 17, 2020 vs. Coyotes

After scoring just two goals on 51 shots in Game 3, the Avalanche pounded Arizona, 7-1, on Monday to take a 3-1 first-round show lead. Nazem Kadri has just two goals and an assist in the achievement.

6T. 6 — 21 days

Resource: Hockey-reference. com

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