Colorado was swept in a playoff series for only the second time since the franchise moved to Denver prior to the 1995-96 season. The Avalanche also were swept in the 2006 Western Conference semifinals by the Anaheim Ducks. ... The eight goals allowed are the most by the franchise in a playoff game since the Quebec Nordiques lost, 9-4, to the Hartford Whalers in Game Three of the 1986 Adams Division semifinals. The Avalanche went 0-8 against the Red Wings this season, scoring a total of 11 goals in the eight contests. Detroit also swept the four-game regular-season series. ... Colorado fell to 19-9 in 28 playoff series. ... The Avalanche are 3-3 against the Red Wings in the postseason but have lost each of the last two series. ... Colorado dropped to 8-5 in its last 13 playoff games when facing elimination. ... C Joe Sakic's two assists Thursday gave him 188 career playoff points, tying him with Doug Gilmour for seventh place on the all-time postseason list. ... Sakic led the Avalanche with 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in the playoffs. ... Nine different players made their postseason debut for Colorado.

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