Hockey is tough. Always has been, but this one was more difficult than others for the Colorado Avalanche. It was rough for them both on and off the ice for both the fans and players who tuned in on Friday night.
This was due in part to the lackluster play all night, leading to the Avs’ 1-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils. It’s the first time they’ve been shut out since March 10, 2022, against the Carolina Hurricanes on the road. It wasn’t pretty, and unfortunately for the Avs it doesn't get any easier after this.