The Avalanche's Downfall: When the Pressure Becomes Too Much The Colorado Avalanche's dismal performance in the Western Conference finals against the Vegas Golden Knights has left them on the brink of a historic sweep.
With a 3 0 deficit, they are among only four teams to have ever erased such a gap in any round, with Los Angeles being the most recent to achieve this feat in 2014.
The team's lackluster showing under playoff pressure is particularly concerning given their dominance during the regular season.