Avalanche-Wild Opener Explodes for 15 Goals

The Avalanche and Wild kick off their playoff series with a wild 15-goal barrage that has everyone rethinking the defensive shell of the old NHL. Coaches from Denver to St. Paul are scrambling to adjust after this offensive clinic exposed every gap in modern schemes. With stars lighting up the scoreboard like it's a video game, this sets the tone for a series where goalies earn their paychecks the hard way.