The Colorado Avalanche started two games late, and it cost them because, unfortunately, their opponents did not start late.
Colorado got a slow start in the Friday home game against the Dallas Stars, and it was very disappointing for several reasons. One was that the Avs had blown a third period, two-goal lead at home against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, so the hope was that they’d come back ready to fight.
Another was that they had lost a second star, Gabriel Landeskog, and the hope was they’d come out ready to fight.
Another was that they were playing against a Central Division rival, so there were four points up for grabs.