Avalanche advance to West final

The Avalanche erased a significant deficit in Game 5 to secure their eighth trip to the conference finals since moving to Denver.

Brett Kulak, who had not scored since January, became the unlikely hero by sweeping a loose puck into the net in overtime.

The victory was powered by the team's depth and the leadership of captain Nathan MacKinnon.

Colorado now awaits the winner of the series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks to determine their next opponent.