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.