Sakic's late-season deals paying off as Avs lead series 2-0

[ASFN Admin]

The stat sheet won't reflect this: Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic actually had a pair of assists on those two goals scored in a 15-second window. The goal spurt by Artturi Lehkonen and Josh Manson in Game 2's 4-0 win against Edmonton only illustrated the impactful trade deadline deals orchestrated by Sakic. Sakic has steadily built this squad into a mirror image of the championship teams the Hall of Famer played on with Colorado — fast-flying forwards and dynamic defensemen who are capable of playing any style necessary.

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