Apr 20, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Adam Erne (73) and center Dylan Larkin (71) and center Sam Gagner (89) and right wing Filip Zadina (11) celebrates a goal scored by Larkin against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
During my teenage years rooting for the Red Wings, few teams stoked the flame of hatred within my young heart like the Colorado Avalanche. The intense rivalry spanned my high school years and forever cemented my distaste of the organization. Yet the teenage version of myself would be horrified of what I write next:
The Avalanche provide hope for Red Wings fans.