Tyson Barrie dubbed it the biggest game of the year. Teammate Mikko Rantanen concurred.
And both said the Avalanche’s power play in Thursday’s Game 4 against the San Jose Sharks will play a big role if Colorado is to tie the Western Conference series 2-2.
“We have to have our best game of the year tonight, by far, because it’s the biggest game of the year, no question,” Barrie said after the morning skate at Pepsi Center. “We all know that. It shouldn’t be an issue getting up for tonight.