The 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs are Nazem Kadri's fifth trip to the postseason in his career, and the forward is making the most of it, especially when it comes to marking up the scoresheet.
Kadri recorded two goals and three points--both postseason personal bests for him--in the Colorado Avalanche's 7-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday in Game 4 of their first-round series, and he continues to prove to be an invaluable asset for the team in its pursuit of a championship. Kadri has nine points in these playoffs, sharing the Avs scoring lead with Nathan MacKinnon while leading the club in markers.
"I just try to come to play and compete every single night," Kadri said following Monday's outing. "That's what good pros do, and I just felt like I didn't have my best game last game, so I just wanted to give it everything I had. Got a couple nice breaks early, and obviously that makes the rest of the game a little bit easier."
Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said following Game 1 of the best-of-seven set that Kadri was the team's best player in that 3-0 win but noted on Monday that the forward wasn't as strong in the following two contests. Bednar and Kadri met prior to Game 4, and the London, Ontario, native responded with his play on the ice.
Kadri's Talent on Display During Avs' Playoff Run
Forward leads Colorado in scoring and is tops in the NHL in game-winners
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