The Canucks take on a top-5 Western Conference foe in Colorado.
The prospect experts agree with Seattle Hockey Insider as to whom the Kraken should select.
Pretty simple: Kraken at Avalanche, the winner faces the Dallas Stars in round-2, the loser goes home for the summer.
The Kraken already benefit from non-existent Avalanche depth scoring; Nichushkin's absence makes it worse.
The Kraken and Avalanche are both missing 2nd liners and Seattle puts a new emphasis on draws.
The Kraken couldn't hold a 2-0 1st period lead and lost Game-2 in Denver.
The Kraken will face a mighty challenge in Game-2, and it may take on a different look.
The Kraken have the defending champs between themselves and a long awaited break.
The Avalanche took advantage of special teams to trounce the Canucks.
