Avalanche fans flood Ball Arena with signs supporting Nazem Kadri

The last 72 hours have been brutal for Avalanche center Nazem Kadri after he received racist threats in St. Louis following an unfortunate collision with Blues goalie Jordan Binnington.

But the Avalanche are back home for Game 5 at Ball Arena and Kadri was showered with love pregame, as hundreds of fans brought signs supporting him. One Avs fan, Adrienne, printed out more than 300 “Stand with Naz” flyers and put them on seats in the stands.

Between those and plenty of other homemade versions, the crowd looked awesome pregame with messages of love and support for Kadri. Here’s a sampling:

#Avs fans supporting Nazem Kadri.

What a picture from @cogrizzly. pic.twitter.com/RFU3xp7ywx

— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) May 25, 2022

Let love be louder than hate. #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/lKpPJe0YTx

— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) May 25, 2022

Just a few of the MANY Nazem Kadri support signs I’m seeing tonight at Ball Arena #GoAvsGo @Avalanche pic.twitter.com/hJmcvK0cS0

— Rachel Tos (@RachRichlinski) May 25, 2022

Avs fans are coming together to support Nazem Kadri. @guffychan printed out dozens upon dozens of copies for fans to hold up. Lots of other fans walking in with handmade signs as well. #StandWithNaz #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/Tw7bImLzgj

— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) May 25, 2022

Avs fan Adrienne painted a sign and printed 300 flyers that say "Stand With Naz" as fans come together to support Nazem Kadri in his return to Denver 💪

Other fans are bringing their own handmade signs as well. pic.twitter.com/smSTbRanB3

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) May 25, 2022

"Stand with Naz"@Avalanche fans are showing their support for Nazem Kadri (@43_Kadri) in Denver tonight!#9sports #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/x7WV9qWICX

— 9NEWS Sports Denver (@9NEWSSports) May 25, 2022

This is obviously amazing to see and just another reminder Colorado is an extremely welcoming and supportive place. The Avs, looking to eliminate the Blues in Round 2, currently lead 2-0 after the first period of Game 5.
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