I'm finally in the "must-win" phase. If the Avalanche lose tonight, this series is all but over. With 2 of the possible 3 remaining games being housed in the raucous Xcel Energy Center, the Avalanche can't afford to be down 3-1.
Pre-game press conference
In a shocking turn of events, the pre-game press conference is up on NHL.tv and the game hasn't even started yet! Who knew that was possible.
In the press conference, Quenneville was grilled about the powerplay, Paul Stastny, Jose Theodore and Jordan Leopold.
Powerplay futility
Quenneville feels that the powerplay being ineffective last night was an issue of having trouble getting set in the zone.
Getting past Minnesota in the neutral zone is an issue not just on the powerplay but at even strength. I think the main issue was trying to be too cute with their plays and working the down low cycle.
The blueliners are getting more shots off which is great but you have to clog that net and not give Backstrom a clean look at it.
Leopold in?
Jordan Leopold is considered a "strong option" tonight. So that could mean Jeff Finger will get a taste of action in the press box. Finger looked a bit lost last night and is, of course, the easy scapegoat for the winning goal.
Forsberg likely to play
Peter Forsberg is considered likely to play tonight. Hopefully he does and hopefully be plays better than he did last night.
Related Links
NHL.tv Avalanche Team Console
ColoradoAvalanche.com From the locker room: Game 4
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Game 4 Preview: Avalanche vs Wild
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