The Colorado Avalanche have lost twice in a row. Scratch that — they got blown out twice in a row. The Tampa Bay Lightning schooled them 7-1. The 6-4 score against the Edmonton Oilers was only made respectable in the last couple minutes.
The Avalanche have slipped down in the standings after that two-game losing skid, thus proving just how ridiculous the Central Division is. They’re now third in the Central.
St. Louis is trying to find its way. They’ve won two of the last three, including against the tough Winnipeg team that leap-frogged the Avalanche in the standings.