With two teams in strikingly similar, situations something had to give. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche squared off Tuesday night as teams trending in the wrong direction and in the end the woes of the Avs continued as they would drop a tough one 6-3.
Colorado played with much more intensity and desire but a third period coaches challenge that was denied proved to be the turning point - the Avalanche concluded their five game homestand with a single win while Columbus finally ended their season long five game losing streak.
The Avalanche were hoping to salvage at least some points in this homestand before heading out on a difficult three game road trip.