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Andrew Hammond And A Late Comeback By The Colorado Avalanche Force A Game 6

04/21/2018 at 7:59am EDT

from Tracey Myers of NHL.com,

Andrew Hammond waited for his opportunity.

The Colorado Avalanche goalie had a taste of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Ottawa Senators in 2015, and wanted to have another.

"You want to play meaningful hockey," Hammond said. "When the games mean more, I try to take my game to another level. Obviously, I was able to do that tonight."

Thanks to Hammond, the Avalanche continue to play meaningful hockey.

Hammond made an NHL career high 44 saves, and Sven Andrighetto scored the game-winning goal with 1:28 remaining in third period in a 2-1 victory against the Nashville Predators in Game 5 of the Western Conference First Round at Bridgestone Arena on Friday.

The Predators lead the best-of-7 series 3-2, with Game 6 at Pepsi Center on Sunday...

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Below, watch the game highlights and the F&$#)@ hamburglar...

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