Avs dominate opening period, lead Lightning 3-0

DENVER — Ryan McDonagh got called for a hooking penalty, and Valeri Nichushkin made him pay.

The Avs right winger tapped in a pass from Game 1 hero Andre Burakovsky, and Colorado is off to a 1-0 lead over the reigning champs.

Josh followed up with a wrist shot that sailed past Bolts goalte


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