Very few games are truly must-win affairs, but this afternoon's matchup against the Minnesota Wild certainly qualifies.
You know how it's more than a little bit irritable to read about "must-win" games most of the season? Like the one guy who thinks the November road opener is a "must-win" in order to set the tone for the remainder of the year? Or the other guy who thinks Peter Forsberg Poster Giveaway Night is a "must-win" to properly honor the Hall of Famer's legacy? Yeah, these statements are nearly always absurd.
Today's game against the Minnesota Wild, however, truly is a "must-win" for a Colorado Avalanche team who wants to compete in this year's NHL postseason.