DENVER — Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets fans packed Stoney's Bar and Grill on Lincoln to celebrate a pair of thrilling victories on Saturday.
The venue hosted the official Avalanche watch party as the team shut out the Dallas Stars 2-0.
"Just a great win, great time," fan Jeff Devries said.
Denver7 was there as the team scored an empty-net goal to seal the victory alongside the team mascot, Bernie.
"When they're on the road, they make it feel like you're literally in the arena," said Cooper Barrash. "Goal horn, announcements, all of it."
Fans celebrated the win that will likely be a playoff preview.
"When you come to a bar like this, it's awesome," fan Dan Sikes said.
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After the excitement of the Avalanche victory, attention at Stoney's quickly turned to the Denver Nuggets and their matchup against the San Antonio Spurs as fans kept their eyes glued to the televisions.
The Nuggets found a way to pull off an epic overtime win.
"It's palpable. You can feel it," Nuggets fan Miriam Hertzler said.
For fans like Hertzler, Saturday showcased what makes the city special.
"It's so nice to be a part of a community that loves their sports," Hertzler said. "And that's what I love about Denver."
