Mark Kiszla, sports columnist: The Avs are the team with more talent. The Lightning is the team with more belief. So what wins out? Talent, provided it steps up for Colorado. I’m not pointing a finger of blame here. But defenseman Cale Makar has done everything coach Jared Bednar could ask. And more. Nathan MacKinnon, who has tallied only a single goal in this series, needs to take on a heavier burden. The Lightning has gotten in his grill (here’s looking at you, Patrick Maroon). My concern? The pounding has started to get inside MacK’s head. There’s no time to be flustered now.
Game 6 debate: Which Avs player needs to step up for Colorado to stave off Tampa Bay?
