WASHINGTON — The Colorado Avalanche needed a bounce-back performance after a season-high four consecutive losses, including one so bad it led to a players-only meeting three nights earlier.
Any type of strong effort would have worked, but some of the individual performances were the most encouraging part of a 6-3 victory Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Artturi Lehkonen had his best game since returning from a neck injury with two goals and two assists, multiple depth scorers produced at even strength and the power play converted an opportunity for the first time since the All-Star break.