Nazem Kadri had two goals and an assist as the Avalanche overwhelmed the ArizonaCoyotes 7-1 Monday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
The Avalanche jumped on Arizona after losing 4-2 in Game 3, scoring three first-period goals, two by Kadri on the power play.
The Coyotes had numerous defensive breakdowns and took three penalties while falling into the early hole, leaving goalie Darcy Kuemper defenceless. Kuemper made it work, stopping 49 shots for the second time this post-season, and the Coyotes blocked 27 shots in front of him. Kadri scored again on a power play in the closing seconds of the first period, punching in a rebound after the Coyotes allowed Hart Trophy finalist Nathan MacKinnon an open rush at Kuemper.
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