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The Avalanche is fresh off a 2-0 victory over the Red Wings on Sunday, and as Colorado continues its week-long road trip, here are five things to know heading into tonight's battle at Pittsburgh:
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With the shutout win in Detroit, the Avalanche (16-6-5, tied for first in Western Conference with Nashville) extended its point streak to 11 games, with a 9-0-2 record in that span. It's the longest active points streak in the NHL and Colorado's longest such run since a 12-game stretch in 2006-07.