SI:AM | The Avs Are Making It Look Easy

Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. My Rangers aren’t doing too hot right now, but at least they’re not facing the Avalanche.

In today’s SI:AM:

It’s the Avalanche’s Stanley Cup to lose

The vast majority of the NHL’s first-round playoff series are complete toss-ups right now. Six of the eight series are tied 2–2 at the moment. The Penguins beat the Rangers 7–2 last night to take a 3–1 advantage in that series. And then there are the Avalanche. They beat the Predators last night to complete the four-game sweep.

And it’s not like the Avs just squeaked by the Preds. They blew them out, looking like they’re head and shoulders above the rest of the NHL. Colorado outscored Nashville 21–9 over the four…