Continuing on their road trip the Colorado Avalanche stopped in San Jose to begin the week and a new two-game set. Unfortunately the same problems the Avalanche saw last week returned and resulted in another 6-2 beating this time at the hands of a Sharks team who has been enduring their own struggles.
The Game
A sloppy first period for both teams still saw the Avalanche lead the shot advantage 11-7 and then they finally would convert near the end of the frame for a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes. After a second failed power play for both teams Sam Girard took matters into his own hands and scored at 18:32 a minute after he rang a shot off the post on the man advantage.