David Zalubowski, Associated Press File)
The Avalanche plays in what generally has been considered the toughest and deepest division in the NHL the past few seasons.
While getting off to another slow start in 2015-16 and recently climbing back into what would be a playoff spot, Colorado has managed to win most of the "right" games — against its Central Division rivals.
In exciting fashion, and with goalie Semyon Varlamov capping off a terrific night by stopping all three Blues' attempts in Colorado's first shootout of the season, the Avalanche took a 2-1 win over St.