Yes. The pace of play was in the Avs' favour, they had more shots, more chances, and more dangerous chances. The difference was nothing got by Vasi except for random bounces, and Kuemper lets in his customary softie per game.
This is pretty standard for Tampa. They’ve been winning plenty of games like this for 3 years straight now. I’d be worried as an Avs fan
Why would we be worried?
The way Tampa has been most successful in past years is by slogging the game down, turning it into a grind-fest (and being opportunistic). And even in those types of games, they've generally outchanced or kept the chances even both ways - at the very least, they made it impossible for their opponent to generate extended offensive sequences. The Tampa playbook was to get a lead and really just run the clock, with their opponent having the puck but not being able to do anything with it.
Ahhh yes I definitely agree. It’s unfortunate and I hope to god it doesn’t ruin it. Avs will respond for sure though, have closed every series on the road and if not game 7 will be a banger.
