Fansided · Jan 15, 2020
Colorado Avalanche: Thoughts After Yet Another Blown Third Period Lead
The Colorado Avalanche have dropped yet another contest as their mid-season slump endures. They need to get back to their winning ways.
The Colorado Avalanche blew another third period lead to lose the game. It’s now six times in the last 12 games that they’ve blown a lead in the third period and gone on to lose the game:
Dec. 21: Colorado blew a 3-1 lead at home against the Chicago Blackhawks. (Final 5-3 Chicago)
Dec. 27: Colorado blew a 4-3 lead at home against the Minnesota Wild. (Final 6-4 Minnesota)
Dec. 28: Colorado blew a 2-1 lead in Dallas against the Stars. (Final 3-2, shootout)
Jan. 10: Colorado blew a 2-1 lead at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins. (Final 4-3 Pittsburgh, OT)