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Don Koharski utters ‘holy s–t’ during Avalanche-Oilers game

Even NHL guidelines analyst Don Koharski couldn’t comprise himself over Artturi Lehkonen’s extra time purpose Monday night time within the Avalanche’s 6-5 win in opposition to the Oilers.

Koharski uttered “holy s–t” during TNT’s broadcast of Game 4 of the Western Conference Final, breaking down the Avalanche winger’s purpose at 1:19 into extra time, which stood after a assessment of a excessive stick.

While describing the shut name, Koharski stated, “It has to be above the shoulder, puck on the stick, above the shoulder — holy s–t.”

Warning: Explicit language

Artturi Lehkonen (#62) of the Colorado Avalanche scores the game winning goal against Mike Smith (#41) of the Edmonton Oilers in overtime in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final on June 6, 2022
Artturi Lehkonen (#62) of the Colorado Avalanche scores the game successful purpose in opposition to Mike Smith (#41) of the Edmonton Oilers in extra time in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final on June 6, 2022
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The former NHL ref instantly caught himself as fellow broadcasters calling the game laughed. Koharski added, “That’s close.”

With the game tied at 5-5 in extra time, Lehkonen deflected the puck from a Cale Makar shot for a purpose, giving the Avalanche the victory.

Colorado accomplished their four-game sweep in opposition to Edmonton to propel the Avalanche to the Stanley Cup Final for the primary time since 2001. Colorado has not lost on the street this postseason.

The Colorado Avalanche celebrate after a goal was scored by Artturi Lehkonen (#62) to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in overtime in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final on June 6, 2022
The Colorado Avalanche have a good time after a purpose was scored by Artturi Lehkonen (#62) to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in extra time in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final on June 6, 2022
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The Avalanche will tackle the winner of the Eastern Conference Final collection between the New York Rangers and the Tampa Bay Lightning, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champs.

The Rangers presently lead that best-of-seven collection, 2-1, with Game 4 Tuesday night time in Tampa.

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