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Avalanche’s Mental Breakdown
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The Avalanche’s collapse against Vegas wasn’t just injury-driven—it was mental. A brutal reality check after a week off revealed serious setbacks for Makar, Malinski, and Lehkonen, plus Brent Burns had surgery before Game One. But the real killer? Dylan Coghlan’s early goal sparked a collective defeatist mindset, with MacKinnon visibly crushed after Game One. The team’s playoff survival hinges on adapting to physical matchups like Vegas and Dallas, not overhauling everything—Carolina’s disciplined system is the blueprint. And with Vegas in the Cup Final, Colorado and Dallas are locked in as the top-tier contenders for 2026-27.
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