Awards From the Avalanche vs. Jets First-Round Series - The Hockey Writers Winnipeg Jets Latest News, Analysis & More

On Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets for a 'gentleman's sweep' of their first-round playoff series, winning 4-1. Many, including myself, thought the series would go to six or seven games as both teams, on paper, matched up well. The Jets had the Avalanche's number during the regular season, sweeping the season series. What was supposed to be a series of unmovable objects versus an unstoppable force quickly turned after a Game 1 barn burner, as the Avalanche steamrolled Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, this season's William M. Jennings Trophy winner and possible Vezina Trophy winner.