The Avalanche broke through a six-week slump Saturday with arguably its most dominant performance of the season.
But at what injury cost?
The Avs defeated the Kings, 7-1, to tie a season-high for goals scored in front of a sold-out crowd inside the Pepsi Center. Their six goals in the second period alone tied a franchise best set back in 1999. The win also gives Colorado (22-18-8) newfound momentum after a span of 12 games with only two victories entering Saturday. The Avs move on to host the Predators on Monday and the Wild on Wednesday before entering the All-Star break.