When the NHL put a pause on the season back in March, the Colorado Avalanche sat just two points out of first place in the Western Conference and trailed only the St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins in the overall standings. The team has come a long way from their record setting futility of a few seasons ago. With three straight playoff appearances and a legitimate chance at contending for the next decade, Joe Sakic has built a roster that that can go head to head with any other in the league.
Colorado Avalanche regular season Report Cards: Defense First
