The Avalanche’s offense struck like a hammer on Tuesday, tallying eight goals from seven different players in an 8-6 win over the visiting Edmonton Oilers to take a 1-0 lead in the third round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Since Colorado arrived in Denver in 1995, the team has scored at least seven goals 10 times in the playoffs for a record of 10-0. When the Avs reach eight goals, they are 3-0.
Here’s a look at the Avs’ highest-scoring playoff games (updated June 1, 2022):
1T. 8 — June 6, 1996 vs. Panthers
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