[NHL] Nichushkin Records Hat Trick, Colorado Avalanche Close to 2nd Round

(Denver, CO = Won Jeong) The Colorado Avalanche have taken a 3-1 lead over the Winnipeg Jets.

In the Stanley Cup Playoff 4th game held at the Ball Arena in Colorado on the 28th local time, Colorado secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Winnipeg.

In this game, Nichushkin scored 3 goals, becoming the hero of the hat trick.

Makar made significant contributions on both offense and defense, recording 1 goal and 1 assist.

MacKinnon assisted on 2 of Nichushkin’s 3 goals, emerging as a key player in the team’s victory.

Colorado defenseman Cogliano threw himself to block shots from the Jets.

Colorado goaltender Georgiev stopped 26 out of 27 shots from Winnipeg. Meanwhile, Colorado attempted 35 shots and succeeded with 5.

Meanwhile, Winnipeg’s starting defenseman Brenden Dillon sustained an injury to his hand after the Playoff 3rd game against Colorado on the 26th. According to team officials, Dillon’s left hand was reported to be stitched.

Colorado and Winnipeg are scheduled to play the Playoff 5th game at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on the 30th.