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Nichushkin scores two goals in 4-2 Game 3 victory, Avs take 3-0 series lead

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Brennen Beaudin
June 4, 2022  (11:47 PM)
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The Colorado Avalanche won Game 3 by a score of 4-2 taking a commanding 3-0 series lead. Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals powering the Avs to victory, and Pavel Francouz made 27 saves on 29 shots. Mike Smith stopped 39 of 42 shots picking up the loss. Evander Kane received a five-minute major after checking Nazem Kadri from behind and Kadri did not return. Kailer Yamamoto missed tonight's game, and Brad Malone played his first Stanley Cup playoffs game since 2014. Highlights can be seen below.